Denver Public Schools
Location
Denver, Colorado
This role involves administering and managing activities within a specific area of responsibility, serving as a subject matter expert to maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes. The teacher will provide specialized education in subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies while fostering student development in critical thinking and organizational skills.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and possess a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license, though a CDE Application Receipt is accepted for 90 days. Candidates are also expected to lead for racial and educational excellence and must reside in Colorado.
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Market context
Colorado classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts and programs that need educators who can meet licensure, safety, and student-support requirements. These roles are competitive because schools often look for candidates with current credentials, classroom experience, and the ability to complete required certifications quickly; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster and save research time. Before applying, confirm your certification timeline and gather proof of background-check readiness and any required training.
Salary benchmark
$153,632 avg / yr
Typical range: $37,000–$52,166 based on 300 active listings in Colorado
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