English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2024-2025 School Year) [Immediate Start]

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Job Ttitle: English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2024-2025 School Year) [Immediate Start]

Company: DSST Public Schools


Description: POSITION: English Language Arts (ELA) TeacherGRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positionsLOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the Spring.SALARY: $58,000-$76,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a 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: Immediate start is preferred. You can view our current School Year Calendar .KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESOur English teachers believe not just in teaching an ability to read, write and understand texts but also seek to build and nourish a deep love of reading and writing, so that our students can be experts in any field and use their expertise to tell their individual and unique stories, live their dreams, and transform their community and the world.Plan and deliver culturally responsive instruction to 3-5 classes a day of various lengths depending on the DSST campus and grade levelUse data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practicesAdditional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible duties .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:FictionNon-fiction and Informational ArticlesPoetryNovelsShort StoriesHigh School Curriculum:9th Grade: Composition, Humanities10th Grade: World Literature11th Grade: American Literature12th Grade: Senior English SeminarWe will inquire about your grade level and campus specific preference at the time of interview.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s DegreeIn-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please review to understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST. On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary livesDesire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educatorSelf-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improveIDEAL QUALIFICATIONSProven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual studentsWHO WE AREAt DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONSFor most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process .WHY JOIN DSST?At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out as well as our to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy + paid PTO (from Day 1!)Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs.And more!DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAMNot a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn $500 if they are hired!EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONDSST 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 DEMANDSThe 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.

Salary: $58000 – 76000 per year

Location: Denver, CO

Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:53:22 GMT


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