TEACHER, INTERVENTION, KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, Intervention, Kindergarten-5th Grade administers and manages activities within an area of responsibility, serves as a subject matter expert, and applies knowledge to execute, maintain, and improve systems, programs, or processes. The role provides explicit, systematic instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and students experiencing academic or motivational challenges, with the goal of improving specific skills, strategies, and concept development. The teacher supports student screening, diagnostic assessment, and progress monitoring; analyzes student data to identify needs and make instructional placement and focus decisions; and works collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists to develop effective instructional plans. The teacher also prepares lessons and materials, adapts teaching methods to students’ varying needs, monitors student progress and behavior, and evaluates learning through assessments and assignments. DPS offers a culture focused on equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun, along with compensation, time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement. This position is represented by an employee association. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license; DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
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 employed.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Provide explicit and systematic instruction to students to improve specific skills, strategies, and concept development.
Assist with screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring assessments.
Analyze student data to determine student needs and make instructional placement and instructional-focus decisions.
Collaborate and consult with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists to implement effective instructional plans.
Develop schedules and flexible groupings based on updated student performance data.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students; reinforce positive behavior in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required.
Prepare lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and materials to students’ varying needs and interests.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress; report grades using District software.