ELA-S TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, 7TH - 8TH

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

The ELA-S Teacher, Long-Term Substitute, teaches the appropriate grade-level standards-based curriculum to students in grades 7–8 while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The position follows the school- and district-approved curriculum and is temporary, needed from December 7, 2026, through March 26, 2027. Applications will be received until October 27, 2026; if the position is not filled by then, applications submitted afterward may be considered. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. Denver Public Schools is Colorado’s largest urban school district, with 193 schools, more than 89,000 students, and more than 10,000 staff members. The district describes its focus as creating vibrant classrooms with rigorous, culturally responsive learning experiences so every student can thrive. It emphasizes equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license. A CDE Application Receipt is accepted for 90 days.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students, and reinforce positive behavior according to school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using varied teaching methods and technology, adapting teaching style and methods to students’ learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments; evaluate student progress and report grades using District software.
Prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address students’ behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.