TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, 5TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

10h

About The Position

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th Grade, teaches grade-level, standards-based curriculum to students while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The teacher follows the school- and district-approved curriculum. This is a temporary role from January 4, 2027, through June 4, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) 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 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 Denver Public Schools.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support their achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce student rules of conduct and behavior, and reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare 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 a variety of teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and methods to students’ learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods, including 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 behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.