TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - MUSIC, 6TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, Long Term Substitute - Music, 6th-12th Grade, teaches appropriate grade-level, standards-based curriculum to students while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The teacher follows school- and district-approved curriculum. The dates needed are November 5, 2026 through January 29, 2027. Applications are accepted until November 12, 2026, with later applications potentially considered if the position remains unfilled.

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; 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 Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor and supervise students, coordinate and enforce conduct and behavior rules, and reinforce positive behavior in accordance with school and district policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials in accordance with curriculum guidelines and state and local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using varied teaching methods and technology, adjusting instruction to students’ learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
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 address behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.