Itinerant Gifted And Talented Teacher, Long Term Substitute

DPS•Denver, CO

37d•$31

About The Position

Applications will be received until February 1, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: Dates Needed: Feb 2, 2026 to May 29, 2026 The Itinerant Gifted and Talented Teacher Long-Term Substitute identifies ECE-12th grade students in need of gifted and talented services according to state and district guidelines. Develops and implements appropriate and meaningful gifted education services in the school community that provide academic and affective (social/emotional) support for gifted students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary: $30.765 per hour. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field is required
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Must have one of the following (or be on track to finish within two years of hire): Gifted Education Core, Specialist or Director endorsement, Master’s degree in Gifted and Talented Education from a regionally accredited college or university OR complete the 3 district Gifted & Talented PDUs for GT Certification (can be completed after hire)
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
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

Hold a Master’s Degree in Gifted and Talented Education is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) to provide academic and affective (social/emotional) support for identified gifted students
Consults with classroom teachers and provides gifted education-related staff development targeted around school needs based on student, family and staff feedback.
Provides staff development on strategies and appropriate materials to differentiate the curriculum and challenge gifted learners
Participates and supports in the school's Multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) process as it relates to the support of gifted and advanced students
Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
Monitors, supervises, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; provides advanced instruction to students individually and in groups (caseload and FTE permitting), using various teaching methods and technology and adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style
Prepares, administers, and provides reports to families and teachers regarding student performance on whole grade universal screening assessments and individual assessments related to gifted identification; communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems and to coordinate instructional efforts, especially in regard to twice exceptional students
Follows Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA) rules and district guidance for identification of gifted and talented students and maintains accurate records of students in need of service