Teacher, Secondary (Middle) - Language Arts, 7Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Teaches seventh-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 skills and conceptual understanding. The position includes planning and delivering instruction, supporting student achievement and behavior, evaluating and reporting student progress, and communicating with families and school staff. Applicants must apply online. Applications submitted by November 5, 2026, receive full consideration; later applications may also be reviewed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license; a CDE Application Receipt may be accepted for 90 days.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce student conduct and behavior rules, and reinforce 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 following District-approved curriculum guidelines.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to accommodate different needs and learning styles.
Teach students individually and in groups using varied methods, including 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 address student behavior and academic problems.
May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, subject to the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Department of Labor regulations.