English Language Development Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring English Language Development (ELD) Teachers for middle and high school students in grades 6–12 at multiple locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position starting in late July 2027 with new staff training. The role supports multilingual learners in building academic language, confidence, and skills to access rigorous instruction and pursue academic and postsecondary success.

The primary instructional model is co-teaching with content-area teachers. Middle school ELD Teachers co-teach science using the OpenSciEd curriculum; high school ELD Teachers co-teach in core academic subjects such as English Language Arts. Depending on campus and student needs, teachers may also lead dedicated or pull-out ELD classes, typically serving approximately 10–15 students using provided resources such as National Geographic ELD.

Teachers receive instructional coaching, feedback, and professional development, and collaborate with ELD colleagues, content-area teachers, school leaders, and student support teams. Salary is $60,000–$80,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. An additional $2,000 in base salary is available for specified active teaching licenses, endorsements, or certifications. Relocation support is available for candidates moving from 75 or more miles outside Denver.

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 multilingual learners in middle or high school settings.
• Knowledge of English language development, language acquisition, and strategies for integrating language instruction into academic content.
• Experience with co-teaching, differentiated instruction, or small-group language development.
• Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
• Colorado teaching credential or relevant ELD endorsement or certification.
• Active teaching license with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Educator or English Language Learner endorsement, or an active TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or similar certification; these credentials qualify for an additional $2,000 in base salary but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-plan, teach, and co-teach culturally responsive, grade-level-aligned lessons across approximately 3–5 classes daily, depending on campus and content area.
• Integrate language development strategies into instruction to help multilingual learners build proficiency and access challenging academic content.
• Partner with content-area teachers and student support teams to plan instruction that meets students’ diverse language and learning needs.
• Monitor academic progress and language development using assessments and student data to differentiate instruction and guide interventions.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values students’ linguistic and cultural identities and builds strong relationships with students and families.
• Participate in coaching, feedback, professional development, and collaboration to strengthen teaching practice.
• Contribute to schoolwide initiatives and additional responsibilities, which may include advisory, tutoring, or student recruitment.
• Depending on campus and student needs, lead dedicated or pull-out ELD classes.

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 for candidates moving from 75 or more miles outside Denver and for out-of-state applicants.
• Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
• Weekly 1:1 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