Teacher, Long Term Substitute - Social Studies, 8Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

A Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching appropriate 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 assignment is for Social Studies in 8th grade, from January 5, 2027, through April 5, 2027. The role includes supporting student achievement, maintaining a safe and positive classroom environment, evaluating and reporting on student progress, preparing and delivering instruction, and communicating with families and school staff. Applicants must hold 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. The employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado and be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.

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.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students; reinforce positive behavior 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 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, adapting instruction to students’ learning styles.
Teach students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments; 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.