GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) TEACHER 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
About this role
Applications will be received until May 7, 2027. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Guest Teacher/Substitute Salary:
- $23.861 per hour/$190.888 per full day for 1 or 3 year sub authorization
- $29.827 per hour/$238.616 per full day for a 5 year sub authorization, Initial or Professional Teacher's License.
- 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.
- Organize students for effective instruction and learning while maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students.
- Motivate student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal.
- Have ONE of the following valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Licenses (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- 1 year, 3 year, or 5 year Substitute Authorization
- Initial Teaching License or Professional Teaching License
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related preferred.
- 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 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 dpsk12.org.
Company at a glance
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.
In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon.
In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs.
Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future.
View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
Top Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- Time off
- PERA retirement
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