TEACHER, SECONDARY (MIDDLE) - 7TH GRADE, TEMPORARY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

17h

About The Position

Teaches specific grade-level subject matter to a diverse middle school student population, following the District’s standards-based curriculum. Helps all students develop competence and confidence through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding. This is a temporary position from November 9, 2026, until June 4, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education 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, while believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the District.
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, reinforcing positive 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.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching 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.