TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, 4TH GRADE, BILINGUAL SPANISH PREFERRED, TEMPORARY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Public Schools is hiring a temporary long-term substitute teacher to teach 4th grade from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The teacher is responsible for delivering appropriate grade-level, standards-based curriculum in accordance with school- and district-approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. The position pays $31.503 per hour. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. Applications are accepted until November 4, 2026, with later applications potentially considered if the position remains unfilled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license; a CDE application receipt is accepted 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 working for Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students, and reinforce positive behavior in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials in accordance with curriculum guidelines and state and local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting instruction to students’ learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments; 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 address behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.