What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER, SATURDAY SCHOOL position at Swansea Elementary School?
** Applications will be received until December 25, 2025 . 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 at careers.dpsk12.org . **
About this job:
Deliver instruction in the areas of literacy, science and/or math to elementary students during Saturday school. Monitor student progress with learning objectives and provide individualized instruction to students to support them in mastering the objectives. Create a positive classroom community and communicate with students' families about their academic performance. Request assistance from special service providers to support student's social and emotional well-being.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range . 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 , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
- Support and counsel students to encourage academic achievement and engagement
- Plan and deliver standards-based instruction using district-approved curriculum and varied teaching strategies
- Monitor and manage student behavior, reinforcing positive conduct in accordance with school and district policies
- Observe, assess, and document student performance, behavior, and social development
- Prepare and grade assignments and assessments; report progress using district systems
- Record daily attendance and ensure instruction aligns with Saturday School expectations
- Participate in coaching sessions and implement feedback to improve instructional practice
- Complete required asynchronous professional learning and fulfill the full session commitment
- Communicate health and safety concerns promptly to the Site Leader
- Support students with IEPs through instruction, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet IEP goals
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 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