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Teacher, Elementary - 5th Grade

🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ September 10th, 2026

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Denver Public Schools is hiring a 5th Grade Elementary Teacher at Traylor Academy. The teacher will deliver grade-level curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development, monitor student behavior, prepare lesson plans, evaluate student progress, and collaborate with parents and staff to support student achievement.

Highlights
  • Teach 5th grade curriculum in core subjects following district-approved programs such as the District Literacy Program and Everyday Math.
  • Counsel students to encourage academic achievement and reinforce positive behavior in accordance with school and district policies.
  • Prepare lesson plans, administer tests, grade assignments, and maintain student records using district software.
  • Communicate with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address student academic and behavioral issues.
  • Participate in extra-duty activities like coaching, tutoring, or summer programs as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Require a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
  • Emphasize equity, dismantling systems of oppression, and support of all students for inclusive education.
  • Must live and work in Colorado with the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Salary and benefits details available through linked district schedules and resources.
  • Position is represented by an employee association with a Collective Bargaining Agreement in place.

Teacher, Elementary - 5th Grade Full Description

TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - 5TH GRADE

Denver, CO, United States

Job Info
  • Job Identification
  • 83513
  • Job Category
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Posting Date
  • 09/03/2026, 03:15 AM
  • Locations
  • Traylor Academy
  • School Year
  • 2026-2027
  • Schedule
  • Full Time School Year
  • FTE
  • 1
  • Department
  • Traylor Academy ES

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Job Description
**Applications for this position must be submitted by September 2, 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 at careers.dpsk12.org.**

About this job:
Teaches appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Personal Development to diverse elementary students, following District Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school/District approved curriculum.

What DPS Offers You:
  • A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
  • Salary: Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits  - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
  • 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:
  • Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
  • Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
  • Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
  • Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
  • Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
  • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
  • Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
  • Prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
  • Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems. 
  • 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. 
  • Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.) 
  • 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

About Us
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 at dpsk12.org.