Teacher, Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten - 5Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time. This position is temporary and is needed from 08/17/2026 to 01/01/2027. Denver Public Schools offers a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
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

DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.

Responsibilities

Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.