English Language Arts Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•$60,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers for middle-school roles across multiple campuses in Denver, Colorado. The position is full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, and in person. The anticipated start is the first day of new-staff training at the end of July for the 2026–2027 school year. Salary is $60,000–$78,000, based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. A relocation stipend is offered to employees joining from 75 miles or more from Denver. ELA instruction at DSST aims to build students’ love of literacy and college-ready skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Teachers facilitate learning environments that prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning through close reading and analysis of complex texts. Grades 6–10 campuses use a shared curriculum and common instructional resources. Middle-school ELA covers grade-level Common Core standards across fiction, nonfiction and informational articles, poetry, novels, and short stories; some students may also receive curriculum-aligned intervention from their ELA teacher. Teachers receive ongoing professional development to strengthen curriculum knowledge and instructional practice. Grade-level and campus preferences are discussed during interviews. Teachers deliver rigorous, culturally responsive, grade-level instruction to approximately 3–5 classes per day, monitor student progress, build positive classroom and school culture, and engage in coaching and professional development. They may also take on additional duties such as student recruitment, small-group advisory, and after-school tutoring. DSST seeks educators who believe all students can succeed and reach ambitious postsecondary goals, and who are proactive about learning and receptive to feedback. A bachelor’s degree in any field and demonstrated content knowledge through an accepted in-field qualification are minimum qualifications. Experience serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students is ideal. A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but is not required for most opportunities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for ongoing hiring needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Demonstrated content knowledge (in-field status) through one of the accepted qualification options.
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post-secondary goals.
A proactive approach to learning and growth, including welcoming feedback to enhance teaching practice.

Nice To Haves

Proven commitment to and experience serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
A Colorado teaching credential; preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Responsibilities

Use DSST curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, grade-level-aligned content to 3–5 classes daily, depending on campus and content area.
Monitor and assess student performance using a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual growth.
Use DSST culture systems to promote a unified, positive classroom and school culture and build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
Participate in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small-group advisory class, and providing after-school tutoring.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a Total Rewards package.
Fertility and adoption support.
Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
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.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
11+ weeks off each year.
Relocation stipend/support for eligible applicants joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.
Participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).