TEACHER, SATURDAY SCHOOL

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, Saturday School delivers instruction in literacy, science, and/or math to elementary students during Saturday School. The role monitors student progress toward learning objectives and provides individualized instruction to support students in mastering those objectives. The teacher creates a positive classroom community, communicates with students’ families about academic performance, and requests assistance from special service providers to support students’ social and emotional well-being. The position also supports students with IEPs through instruction, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet IEP goals. Teachers participate in coaching and professional learning, complete the full session commitment, and report health and safety concerns to the Site Leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to dismantling systems of oppression and inequity.
Belief in and support for all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Support and counsel students to encourage academic achievement and engagement.
Plan and deliver standards-based instruction using district-approved curriculum and varied teaching strategies.
Monitor and manage student behavior, reinforcing positive conduct in accordance with school and district policies.
Observe, assess, and document student performance, behavior, and social development.
Prepare and grade assignments and assessments, and report progress using district systems.
Record daily attendance and ensure instruction aligns with Saturday School expectations.
Participate in coaching sessions and implement feedback to improve instructional practice.
Complete required asynchronous professional learning and fulfill the full session commitment.
Communicate health and safety concerns promptly to the Site Leader.
Support students with IEPs through instruction, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet IEP goals.
Communicate with students’ families about academic performance.
Request assistance from special service providers to support students’ social and emotional well-being.