Teacher, Long Term Substitute, 4Th Grade, Bilingual Spanish Preferred, Temporary

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Public Schools is hiring a temporary long-term substitute teacher for 4th grade. The position is needed from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The substitute teaches appropriate grade-level, standards-based curriculum using the school- and district-approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. Applications will be accepted until November 4, 2026; applications submitted afterward may be considered if the position remains unfilled. The position pays $31.503 per hour. DPS also describes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement among its total rewards offerings. The successful candidate is expected to support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and help ensure students feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education. Employees must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days, subject to applicable requirements.
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.
Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support all students’ access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce student conduct and behavior rules, and reinforce positive behavior 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 and state or local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using varied teaching methods and technology, adjusting 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; 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 address students’ behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.