TEACHER, SHORT TERM SUBSTITUTE

LOCATION: Specific schools and all grade levels across Denver Public Schools

HOURS: Monday-Friday, full and half day assignments may be available

SALARY RANGE: $21.60 or $27.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

** Please note : Applications will be received until May 30, 2025. 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 .**

About this job:

Provides instruction and carries out a teacher's lesson as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by the school Principal.

All Guest Teachers are requested to work a minimum of five (5) assignments a month.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive starting hourly rate of $21.60 per hour for 1 or 3-year substitute authorization or $27.00 per hour for a 5-year substitute authorization or initial/professional teacher license (ra tes are currently reflective of the 2023-24 school year).
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as ; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do:

• Provides instruction and carries out a teacher's lesson plan in classrooms as assigned
• Organizes students for effective instruction and learning while maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students
• Motivates student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time

What You'll Need:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a current 1, 3, or 5-year Substitute Authorization or a teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE); dated receipt from CDE indicating application for authorization or license will be accepted
• 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.