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Teacher, secondary - Pooled

Denver Public Schools

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#Organizational Skills#Collaboration#Behavior Management#Lesson Plans#Parent Communication#Critical Thinking#Student Evaluation#Subject Matter Expert#Student Achievement
#Instructional Methods
#Racial Equity
#Secondary Education
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Denver, Colorado

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

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.

bachelor degreeCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCounselingCollaborationSupervisionCritical ThinkingInstructionSubject Matter ExpertLesson PlanningGradingCurriculum AdherenceRacial Equity Leadership

Job description

  • This is a pooled requisition for Special Education, Middle and High School Math, and ELA-S Teachers.
  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
  • Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
  • About this job: Administers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes.
  • Provides specialized education in areas like math, science, language arts, and social studies while helping students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary

  • Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
  • 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 student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions) Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades 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 student behavior and academic problems

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Time Off
  • Health And Wellness Benefits

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Denver Public Schools

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...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
HQDenver, CO
Founded1902

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  • What
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  • Need: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions. Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here 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 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
  • 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 demand remains steady

    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

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    Typical range: $37,000–$52,166 based on 300 active listings in Colorado

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