2026-2027 School Year Middle and High School Teachers Positions (Any Subject Area)

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

19d•$60,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

2026-2027 School Year Middle and High School Teachers Positions (Any Subject Area) GRADE LEVEL: Middle or High School Positions available LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. Learn more about our 16 schools here. SALARY: $60,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver! STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START: Our new staff will attend a New Staff Institute at the end of July 2026. You can get a better idea of our school year by viewing the current School Year Calendar here. TIMELINES FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR APPLICATIONS Interested in joining us for the 2026-2027 School Year? Submit your application here today! Applying to this pool gets your application into our system. Our team will be reviewing applications from this talent pool as our roles become available, and should a role come available that may be a good mutual fit, we will reach out to you directly to move forward with your application. Have more questions? Email us at [email protected]. We’d love to connect with you. Interested in an immediate start or mid-year opening? Check out these opportunities on our DSST Job Board! Or would you prefer a more gradual introduction to teaching? Check out our Apprentice Teacher Program! Who We Are At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us. Our Impact 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people Why Work at DSST? At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive. Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts. Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader. Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish. Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave. Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state. Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits. DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004. Join a team that’s making an impact – apply to DSST!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Any Area)
By 10/1/2026, demonstrate In-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please review this document to understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST.
On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”

Nice To Haves

Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

Responsibilities

Using data to analyze and drive their daily practice.
Taking personal accountability for their impact to improve the minds, outcomes and lives of youth, and are reflective of their practice in order to be responsive to their students.
Creating learning environments to support youth in owning their learning & academic success.
Modeling and maintaining high expectations for all learners
Identifying personal strengths that will support the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, expectations, and school spirit.
Engage in feedback sessions with an instructional coach.
Seek out and request opportunities for growth and continuous self-improvement in teaching, both in and out of the classroom.
Willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with students, colleagues, and school administration.
Actively support and participate in the school’s professional development programs
Support the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community.
Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.