DSST Public Schools
English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]
DSST Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]
Apply for the English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) position at DSST Public Schools. This full‑time, in‑person role will begin immediately in Aurora, CO.
Position:
Humanities Teacher (ELA & Social Studies) Grade level:
High School Location:
Aurora Science and Tech, Aurora, CO Salary:
$60,000–$78,000 based on years of experience, up to 10 years, plus relocation stipend for applicants 75+ miles from Denver Status:
Full‑time, benefits‑eligible, exempt, in‑person Start:
Immediate
Role Overview The goal of literacy instruction at DSST Public Schools is to build a love of literacy and develop college‑ready skills that allow students to make sense of the world through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. DSST teachers commit to facilitating learning environments in which literacy thrives, so students can be successful in college, career, and as lifelong learners.
All campuses in grades 6‑10 use a shared curriculum to ensure consistent, high‑quality instruction that promotes rigorous academic standards and prepares all students to engage deeply with complex texts and develop critical skills. Teachers receive ongoing professional development throughout the year to deepen their understanding of the curriculum and refine instructional practices to enhance student outcomes.
Middle School Curriculum
Fiction
Non‑fiction and Informational Articles
Poetry
Novels
Short Stories
The curriculum may include separate reading and writing classes or a combined English/Language Arts class, depending on the campus.
High School Curriculum
9th Grade: Composition, Humanities* *AST offers English I in 9th grade
10th Grade: English II
11th Grade: English III, AP Language
12th Grade: Senior English, AP Language, AP Literature
We will inquire about your grade level and campus‑specific preference at the time of the interview.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver rigorous and engaging content: utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade‑level aligned material to 3‑5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
Track and support student growth: monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual growth.
Promote a positive culture: employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture and build trusting relationships with students and families.
Pursue professional development: engage in coaching, feedback, and development with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Contribute to the school community: undertake additional duties such as supporting student recruitment, running a small‑group advisory class, after‑school tutoring, etc.
The Person
Belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post‑secondary goals.
Proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance teaching practice.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any field with demonstrated content knowledge (in‑field status) via various qualifications.
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.
About DSST Public Schools We are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students—97% of whom attend a Green (top‑rated) school—through values‑centered, human‑focused, and collective approaches.
Impact Highlights
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program.
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF.
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend.
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people.
Why Work at DSST
Comprehensive compensation and benefits: competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator‑focused mental‑health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth and opportunity: weekly 1:1 coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards and recognition: Core Value and TOAST awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole‑human wellness: access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: 11+ weeks of annual leave, relocation support for out‑of‑state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunny state.
Equal Employment Opportunity DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Position:
Humanities Teacher (ELA & Social Studies) Grade level:
High School Location:
Aurora Science and Tech, Aurora, CO Salary:
$60,000–$78,000 based on years of experience, up to 10 years, plus relocation stipend for applicants 75+ miles from Denver Status:
Full‑time, benefits‑eligible, exempt, in‑person Start:
Immediate
Role Overview The goal of literacy instruction at DSST Public Schools is to build a love of literacy and develop college‑ready skills that allow students to make sense of the world through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. DSST teachers commit to facilitating learning environments in which literacy thrives, so students can be successful in college, career, and as lifelong learners.
All campuses in grades 6‑10 use a shared curriculum to ensure consistent, high‑quality instruction that promotes rigorous academic standards and prepares all students to engage deeply with complex texts and develop critical skills. Teachers receive ongoing professional development throughout the year to deepen their understanding of the curriculum and refine instructional practices to enhance student outcomes.
Middle School Curriculum
Fiction
Non‑fiction and Informational Articles
Poetry
Novels
Short Stories
The curriculum may include separate reading and writing classes or a combined English/Language Arts class, depending on the campus.
High School Curriculum
9th Grade: Composition, Humanities* *AST offers English I in 9th grade
10th Grade: English II
11th Grade: English III, AP Language
12th Grade: Senior English, AP Language, AP Literature
We will inquire about your grade level and campus‑specific preference at the time of the interview.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver rigorous and engaging content: utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade‑level aligned material to 3‑5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
Track and support student growth: monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual growth.
Promote a positive culture: employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture and build trusting relationships with students and families.
Pursue professional development: engage in coaching, feedback, and development with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Contribute to the school community: undertake additional duties such as supporting student recruitment, running a small‑group advisory class, after‑school tutoring, etc.
The Person
Belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post‑secondary goals.
Proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance teaching practice.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any field with demonstrated content knowledge (in‑field status) via various qualifications.
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.
About DSST Public Schools We are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students—97% of whom attend a Green (top‑rated) school—through values‑centered, human‑focused, and collective approaches.
Impact Highlights
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program.
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF.
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend.
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people.
Why Work at DSST
Comprehensive compensation and benefits: competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator‑focused mental‑health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth and opportunity: weekly 1:1 coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards and recognition: Core Value and TOAST awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole‑human wellness: access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: 11+ weeks of annual leave, relocation support for out‑of‑state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunny state.
Equal Employment Opportunity DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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