Exciting ELA-S Teacher Opportunities at Denver Public Schools
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Join Us for the 24-25 School Year!
Positions Available for All Grade Levels
Work Schedule: Traditional 186 workdays per year
Salary: Based on step and grade scale, DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule
Bilingual in Spanish and English Required
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is hiring ELA-S Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year! Our teachers are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and supporting every student’s success. By applying, you'll express your interest in DPS and open the door to discussions with our recruiters about various opportunities. If you have a specific school or position in mind, search for the Job ID or use keywords directly on our career job board.
About the Role:
ELA-S (English Language Acquisition) Teachers at DPS deliver grade-level material, content-specific lesson plans, and personal development, following a DPS standards-based curriculum in both English and Spanish.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Dynamic Culture: We value Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun, with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
- Competitive Compensation: Our Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan offers attractive pay. Check out the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule for more details.
- Total Rewards: Enjoy benefits such as 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, and professional development assistance, among others.
- Build community with our belong groups.
What You'll Do:
- Develop students’ skills and confidence through balanced instruction.
- Monitor and enforce conduct rules, fostering positive student behavior.
- Evaluate and report on students’ performance and well-being.
- Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and school staff.
- Prepare and present educational materials in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
What You’ll Need:
- Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's Degree preferred for Concurrent Enrollment positions).
- Certification: Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
- Language Proficiency: Pass the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Alternatively, scoring 163 or higher on the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam is acceptable.
- Bilingual Requirement: Must be fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Commitment to Excellence: Lead for racial and educational excellence, support all students, and work to dismantle systems of oppression.
- Physical Ability: Meet the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other protected status.
Job Details:
- Type: Full-time
- Pay: $55,257.00 - $120,169.00 per year, Step and Grade Scale
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Sick Leave Bank
- Enrolling & Eligibility
- Employee Associations (Unions)
- Employee Discounts
Schedule: Monday to Friday
License/Certification: Colorado Department of Education License (Required) and or Receipt that this is in process
Location: Denver, CO (On-Site)
Ready to Apply? Visit our career job board and apply now! Hurry, limited roles are available for the 24-25 school year. Join us and together we will ensure every learner thrives!