Teacher, Intervention, Language Arts, 1St Grade

Position: TEACHER, INTERVENTION, LANGUAGE ARTS, 1ST GRADE
Applications will be received until June 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

About this job:

Provides direct instruction to small groups of students at the strategic level of intervention in order to supplement core instruction.

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 Salary 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, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

* Works with students of diverse backgrounds and those who struggle with academic and motivation issues; provides explicit and systematic instruction to improve students' specific skills, strategies, and concept development

* Assists in screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments

* Assists in analyzing student data to determine student profile of needs and make instructional placement and instructional focus decisions

* Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists with a problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students

* Develops schedules and flexible groupings of homogeneous skills based on updated student performance data

* Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy

* Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators

* Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods

* Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software

What You'll Need:

* Minimum Bachelor's Degree

* 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun