Teacher, Secondary - Pooled

DPS•Denver, CO

33d

About The Position

This is a pooled requisition for Special Education, Middle and High School Math, and ELA-S Teachers. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: Administers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes. Provides specialized education in areas like math, science, language arts, and social studies while helping students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and organizational skills. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary : Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days .)
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.

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 student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines
Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles
Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions)
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades 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 student behavior and academic problems