TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - MATH, 6TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools

Denver, COOn-siteFull time, Temporary

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Pay: $32; an hour
Location: Denver, CO
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time, Temporary
Posted: Nov 4; 1 day ago

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Denver Public Schools

Primary and Secondary Education · 10,001+ employees

The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.

In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon.

In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs.

Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future.

View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/

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What you'll do

Teach the approved, standards-based mathematics curriculum to students in grades 6–12 during the classroom teacher’s extended absence, adapting instruction to student needs.
Manage and assess student learning and behavior, maintain required records, and communicate with families and school staff to address academic and behavioral concerns.

What you need

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license are required; a CDE application receipt may be accepted for 90 days.
Applicants must reside in Colorado while employed and be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.
Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Classroom InstructionCurriculum DeliveryLesson PlanningStudent CounselingClassroom ManagementStudent AssessmentGradingStudent Progress ReportingParent And Guardian CommunicationBehavior MonitoringEducational TechnologyDifferentiated InstructionCollaboration

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Perks

Time Off
Health And Wellness Benefits
PERA Retirement

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** Applications will be received until November 24, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org [https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobs]. ** Dates Needed: January 4, 2026-March 26, 2026 About this job: A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time. What DPS Offers You: * A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. * Salary: $31.503 per hour. * In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129], health and wellness benefits [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397], and PERA Retirement [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retire]. What You'll Do: * Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement. * Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy. * Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. * Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. * Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students. * Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style. * Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions). * Prepares, administers, assigns, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software. * Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators. * Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts. What You’ll Need: * Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field. * Have a valid Colorado Department of Education [https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing] (CDE) teaching license. Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15L2dOj5BW_ZOc-FZDn0lcT1N2AnHkqD0/view?usp=drive_link] for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (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 [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf] of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website [https://www.dpsk12.org/page/mission-and-vision] for more information.