TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - K-5TH GRADE, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

Denver Public Schools • Denver, CO

16h

About The Position

The ELA-S Teacher helps Spanish-speaking students develop English skills and
access grade-level content, tailoring lessons to language proficiency and
fostering inclusivity while collaborating with colleagues.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• ELA-S (teaching in both Spanish and English) positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Click here for more information. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or choses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) exam.
• Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
• ELA-S (English Language Acquisition - Spanish) ONLY Teaching in both Spanish and English positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Click here [https://mle.dpsk12.org/page/about-the-slp-exam-for-teacher-candidates] for more information. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or chooses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) [https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5195] exam.
• 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 [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf] of the position.

Responsibilities

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement. (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws)
• May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

Benefits

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary: Click here [https://aptg.co/y0m5sQ] for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/teachercomp] for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll], health and wellness benefits [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026] - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_] - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees]. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations] for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

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