TEACHER, SECONDARY (MIDDLE) - LANGUAGE ARTS, 6TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches sixth-grade language arts to a diverse middle school student population using the District’s standards-based curriculum. Helps students build competence and confidence through a balance of basic skill acquisition and conceptual understanding. This vacancy is at an Innovation School. The role is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license; a CDE application receipt may be 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.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students, reinforcing positive behavior 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 address varying needs and learning styles.
Teach students individually and in groups using 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; 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, consistent with the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Department of Labor regulations.