Teacher, Intervention - Bilingual Spanish , Math, 3Rd-6Th Grade

Job Title

Intervention Teacher

Applications for this position must be submitted by July 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board k12.org.

About this job:
Responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. This position involves developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, providing individualized instruction, assessing student progress, and fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development. The teacher will work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the well-being and educational success of each child. Implement the District's ECE program at the local school level under the direction of the school principal and the Instructional Support staff.

What DPS Offers You: A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives. Competitive compensation, time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You'll Do:
Administer, score, and interpret required screening instruments. Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement. Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students; and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy. Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions). Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students. Prepare, administer, assign and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software. Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.

Perform other duties as assigned. May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

What You'll Need:
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions. Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Teaching in both Spanish and English positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing.  for more information. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or chooses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish:
World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) exam. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English required. 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…