Associate Teacher, Licensed, 3Rd Grade

Job Description

Applications will be received until March 13, 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..dpsk
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Notice to applicants: This is a one-year, DCTA‑classified position with full benefits and school-based incentives. The year will count as one year toward non-probationary status if the teacher receives a rating of “Effective” or higher on the end‑of‑year LEAP evaluation. The teacher will be placed on the appropriate step and lane on the salary scale if able to secure a lead teaching position upon completion of the Associate Teacher role.

An associate teacher assists the lead teacher in the classroom by supporting lesson delivery, managing student activities, and helping with grading and assessments. They work closely with students to provide additional support and maintain a positive learning environment.

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive teacher compensation and Procomp incentive plan.  for the DCTA teacher and SSP salary schedule.  for more information on compensation for these roles.
  
  Please note:
  
  You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. Associate teachers’ annual salary is $48,350 for BA, $53,110 for MA, and $64,629 for PhD. Annual salaries are based on a 1488‑hour (186‑day) schedule.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement. For more 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.

• One (1) year position only.
• Operate as a lead teacher for up to 51% of the day, teaching appropriate grade‑level standards to diverse students, following school‑based curriculum expectations.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects; present subject matter to students, individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and technology, and adjust teaching style and method to meet students’ learning styles.
• Spend additional time operating as a teacher resident, participating in learning experiences to help growth and development.
• Operate as a learner committed to increasing effectiveness as an instructional leader in the classroom.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.  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 are 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 https://dpsk
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