Associate Teacher, Licensed, 3Rg - 5Th Grade, Bilingual Spanish Required

DPS•Denver, CO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications for this position must be submitted by July 23, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org. Note: This is a one-year, DCTA-classified position with full benefits and school-based incentives. The year will count as one year toward non-probationary status if the teacher receives a rating of "Effective" or higher on the end of year LEAP evaluation. The teacher will be placed on the appropriate step and lane on the salary scale if able to secure a lead teaching position upon completion of the Associate Teacher role. Helps the class teacher with classroom activities and provides teaching support to the students.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing.
Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
If a teacher has taken, or chooses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) exam.

Responsibilities

Operates as a lead teacher for up to 51% of the day, teaching appropriate grade level standards to diverse students, following school-based curriculum expectations.
Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects; presents subject matter to students, individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and technology and adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
Spends additional time operating as a teacher resident, participating in learning experiences to help growth and development.
Operates as a learner committed to increasing effectiveness as an instructional leader in the classroom.
May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.