About This Role
Teaching appropriate grade-level standards-based curriculum in various subjects to diverse elementary students is the core of this teaching position. The role involves following District Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school/District approved curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement
- Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observe, evaluate, report, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements
- Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles
- Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions)
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
- Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting 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 student behavior and academic problems
- May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position
Benefits
- A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
- This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit)
Important Details
- Application deadline: October 22, 2026
