Teacher, Secondary (middle) - Piano, 6th-12th Grade

Denver Public Schools

Denver, CO, United States
Base: 2,025-2,026 school year salary schedule; bon...
District standards-based curriculum
Develop competence and confidence
Monitor student behavior
Teaches specific grade level subject matter to diverse middle school student population following District standards-based curriculum

Job Summary

  • Teaches specific grade level subject matter to diverse middle school student population following District standards-based curriculum.
  • Helps all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Matching Summary

Teaches specific grade level subject matter to diverse middle school student population following District standards-based curriculum.

Salary

Base: 2025-2026 school year salary schedule; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: time off, health and wellness benefits, PERA Retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • District standards-based curriculum
  • Develop competence and confidence
  • Monitor student behavior
  • Prepare lesson plans
  • Adapt teaching methods
  • Evaluate student progress

Nice-to-have

  • Lead for racial and educational excellence
  • Dismantle systems of oppression and inequity
  • Support all students
  • Value Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
  • Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (for ELA-S positions)

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter