Teacher, Elementary - Bilingual Spanish Required, 1St Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Teaches appropriate grade-level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development to diverse elementary students, following the District Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school- or District-approved curriculum. The position is at a school designated as an Innovation School and is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. A CDE application receipt may be accepted for 90 days.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
For positions teaching in both Spanish and English, candidates must take the Spanish Language Proficiency (SLP) exam proctored by Berlitz Testing. The Praxis II Spanish: World Language 5195 exam is also accepted if the candidate scores 163 or higher.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare lesson plans and materials according to District-approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Present subject matter using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, and report grades using District software.
Prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems.
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.