Teacher, Long Term Substitute, 2Nd Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

19h

About The Position

A Long-Term Substitute teaches a standards-based curriculum at the appropriate grade level while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The teacher follows the school- and district-approved curriculum. This is a temporary role supporting the classroom from November 30, 2026, through March 1, 2027. The role includes supporting student achievement and maintaining a positive, orderly classroom. The teacher plans and delivers lessons, assesses and reports student progress, and communicates with families and school staff about academic and behavioral concerns. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt 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.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS.
Be able, 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, and reinforce positive student behaviors 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 according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
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 students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.