English Language Arts Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]

POSITION: English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.

SALARY: $60000-$80000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS: Full-time school year benefits-eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)

START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view our current School Year Calendar here.

THE ROLE

The goal of literacy instruction at DSST Public Schools is to build a love of literacy and develop college-ready skills that allow students to make sense of the world through reading writing speaking and listening. We believe that through deep understanding and analysis of complex texts students can develop a love of reading that will expand opportunities for them in college and beyond. DSST English Language Arts (ELA) teachers commit to facilitating learning environments in which literacy thrives such that students can be successful in college career and as lifelong learners.

All of our campuses in grades 6-10 use a shared curriculum to ensure consistent high-quality instruction that promotes rigorous academic standards and prepares all students to engage deeply with complex texts and develop critical skills. Teachers receive ongoing professional development throughout the year to deepen their understanding of the curriculum and refine instructional practices to enhance student outcomes.

Middle School Curriculum:

Depending on the campus students may take separate reading and writing classes or have them combined into an English/Language Arts class. The curriculum may include but is not limited to:

• Fiction

• Non-fiction and Informational Articles

• Poetry

• Novels

• Short Stories

High School Curriculum:

• 9th Grade: Composition Humanities*

  • *AST offers English I in 9th grade

• 10th Grade: English II

• 11th Grade: English III AP Language

• 12th Grade: Senior English AP Language AP Literature

We will inquire about your grade level and campus-specific preference at the time of the interview.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSSTs curriculum resources to plan intellectually prepare and teach rigorous culturally responsive and grade-level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.

• Track and Support Student Growth: Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.

• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.

• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities including regular coaching feedback and development with a focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class after-school tutoring etc. Explore more potential duties here.

THE PERSON

We value staff with diverse backgrounds talents and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.

• A proactive approach to learning and growth welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here).

• Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students. A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7500 students 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered human-focused and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us more brilliance more courage more possibility to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 202425 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95% of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST

At DSST our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow belong and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support educator-focused mental-health care and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching data-driven feedback and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards milestone celebrations and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative Wellness Wednesdays comprehensive health coverage and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11 weeks off each year relocation support for out of state applicants and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Equity and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.