English Language Arts Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers for middle school and high school positions at multiple locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position for the 2027–2028 school year, beginning in late July 2027 with new staff training. The salary is $60,000–$78,000, based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A relocation stipend is available for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver.

ELA teachers help students analyze complex texts, develop and defend interpretations through discussion and writing, and build reading, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Applicable courses use DSST’s shared curriculum resources, including the Novel ELA curriculum, which emphasizes full-length books, close reading, text-based discussion, and analytical writing. Separate curriculum resources are provided for Composition and AP courses.

Middle school courses (grades 6–8) include grade-level Reading and Writing, with novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and analytical writing; some roles may include literacy intervention. High school assignments may include 9th-grade Composition and Humanities; 10th-grade English II; 11th-grade English III and AP English Language and Composition; and 12th-grade Senior English and AP English Language and Literature. Teaching assignments vary by campus and position.

Teachers prepare and deliver rigorous instruction, support diverse learners, build an inclusive classroom culture, collaborate with colleagues, participate in coaching and professional development, and contribute to the school community. DSST describes its culture as values-centered, human-focused, and collaborative, with an emphasis on student growth, educational equity, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge meeting applicable in-field qualifications.
• Strong belief in every student's ability to succeed and pursue ambitious postsecondary goals.
• Commitment to educational equity, culturally responsive instruction, and continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or supporting middle or high school students.
• Strong knowledge of literature, writing instruction, and standards-aligned literacy practices.
• Experience facilitating close reading, text-based discussion, and analytical writing.
• Experience differentiating instruction and using student work to support growth.
• Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
• Colorado teaching credential; preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach approximately 3–5 classes daily using shared curriculum resources, complex texts, and culturally responsive practices.
• Guide students through close reading, purposeful annotation, evidence-based discussion, and analytical writing.
• Develop lesson exemplars, anticipate student interpretations and misconceptions, monitor student work, and provide targeted feedback.
• Use assessments and student work to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, engage with diverse perspectives, and express their ideas confidently.
• Participate in regular coaching, curriculum-focused professional development, and collaboration to strengthen teaching practice.
• Build relationships with students and families and support schoolwide initiatives, which may include advisory, tutoring, or student recruitment.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position with comprehensive health coverage.
• Fertility and adoption support.
• Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 11+ weeks off each year.
• Relocation support, including a stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver.
• Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
• Weekly one-on-one coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level