Teacher, Secondary (High) - Social Studies, 9Th-12Th Grade

Job Title

Social Studies Teacher

Applications will be received until March 5, 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.

About this job:
High School Teachers deliver in-depth instruction in specialized subjects to students in grades 9-12. They prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness by developing curriculum, fostering independent thinking, and supporting students' social and academic growth through mentorship and guidance.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• Competitive teacher compensation and procomp incentive plan.
• 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:

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and district policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement.

What You'll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Hold a Master's Degree in Social Studies (Political Science, History, or Law) is required.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• 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

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more .