Math Teacher

Overview

POSITION :
Math Teacher

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

LOCATION :
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 year.

SALARY : $60,000-$78,000 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

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

THE ROLE

Our Math teachers believe not just in teaching an ability to solve functions, but also seek to build and nourish a deep love of applying this understanding to life to transform their community and the world.

High School Curriculum:

• Integrated Algebra and Geometry I
• Integrated Algebra and Geometry II
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics

Middle School Curriculum:

• 6th Grade Common Core Math
• 7th Grade Common Core Math
• 8th Grade Common Core Math
• Integrated Algebra and Geometry I

DSST uses the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum in grades 6-11. There is flexibility in terms of where students are placed along the math curriculum according to performance and preparedness. All DSST students complete 4 years of math by the time of graduation. We will inquire about your grade level and campus specific preference at the time of interview.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s 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: Bachelor s 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 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 EXPECTATIONS

For 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 here.

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…