Teacher, Elementary - 4Th Grade

Position: TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - 4TH GRADE
Applications for this position must be submitted by March 17, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board k12.org.

Notice to Applicants:
This vacancy is at a school designated as an "Innovation School." For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.

About this job:

Teaches appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Personal Development to diverse elementary students, following District Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school/District approved curriculum.

What DPS Offers You:

* A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

* Salary:  for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly Schedule.  for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the  school year. Salaries for the  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 or state and local requirements.

* Presents subject matter to students, using various 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.

* May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

What You'll 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.  for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)

* ELA-S (English Language Acquisition - Spanish) ONLY

* Teaching in both Spanish and English positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing.  for more information. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or chooses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish:
World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the…