Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies 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: $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 (Denver, CO)

Start:
First day of new hire training will be at the end of July. You can view our current School Year Calendar here.

Social studies instruction at DSST Public Schools aims to build joyful, rigorous, collaborative learning experiences that allow students to make sense of the world through a lens of historical thinking. We fundamentally believe that all students should have equitable access to a comprehensive understanding of history, cultures, and societal dynamics. DSST social studies teachers commit to establishing a learning environment where all students, regardless of language proficiency or ability, can thrive as critical historians and social scientists by reading carefully, thinking critically, writing argumentatively, engaging in discourse, and synthesizing events and processes.

Students will develop the skills, knowledge, and mindsets necessary for successful academic and future careers.

• 6th grade:
  Western Hemisphere (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean)
• 7th grade:
  Eastern Hemisphere
• 8th grade: US History (Founding era through Reconstruction)
• 6-8th Grade Social Studies Aligned Electives (Enrichment)

• 9th Grade:
  Humanities
• 10th Grade:
  World History and/or AP World History
• 11th Grade: US History and/or AP US History
• 12th Grade:
  Senior Project, Psychology, Civics and/or AP Government & Politics

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content:
  Utilize DSST's curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Track and Support Student Growth:
  Prioritize students' intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
• Promote Positive Culture:
  Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students' cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate 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.

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.

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we…