This position is expected to begin on April 10, 2026 and end on June 6, 2026 but the dates may change slightly. The vacancy will be posted until March 15, 2026 and we encourage you to apply even if that date has already passed.

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Teach appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in Science to diverse middle school students.
• Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study, providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.
• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom management through Positive Behavior Support and Restorative Practices.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rules for conduct and behavior to assigned students. Contribute to a safe middle school environment by ensuring appropriate behavior during hallway transitions and supporting students during advisory periods.
• Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team or IEP meetings as requested.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials through an immersion lens according to curriculum guidelines with grade level teams.
• Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Prepare, administer, assign and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school provided software.
• Prepare student attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, support team members and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.
• The safety of our students is our top priority. Therefore, all staff members will be expected to hold additional supervision duties, including before or after school or as directed by your supervisor.
• DLS expects all staff to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. You are a vital part of the DLS community, and may be asked and expected to serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assisting with and attending DLS events such as cultural, recruitment or PTO events is also expected.
• Follow the guidelines of the DLS Strategic Communication Plan to maintain and update content on individual classroom websites and communicate with DLS families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Elementary Education or passing score on the PLACE or Praxis in Elementary Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• If not currently fully ELA trained, you are required to complete ELA professional development within two (2) years of ELA designation.
• Official transcripts requested upon hiring- must be translated and evaluated by a NACES member if completed outside the US

Annual Salary Range: $54,360-$62,125

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability,

veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and

will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they

have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully

committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws,

regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action