TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

A Long-Term Substitute teaches appropriate grade-level, standards-based curriculum to students, following school- and district-approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The dates needed are November 16, 2026, through March 1, 2027. The role supports student achievement and provides instruction, supervision, assessment, and communication with students, families, and school staff.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days; specific requirements vary by subject area.
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 for assigned students, 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 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, adapting instruction to 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 behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.