Teacher, Intervention - Language Arts, 6Th-8Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct instruction to small groups of students at the strategic level of intervention in order to supplement core instruction. DPS Offers a Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. 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 , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
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.
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) exam.
ELA-S ONLY: Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
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

A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

Responsibilities

Works with students of diverse backgrounds and those who struggle with academic and motivation issues; provides explicit and systematic instruction to improve students’ specific skills, strategies, and concept development
Assists in screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments
Assists in analyzing student data to determine student profile of needs and make instructional placement and instructional focus decisions
Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists with a problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students
Develops schedules and flexible groupings of homogeneous skills based on updated student performance data
Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
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.