Associate Teacher, Licensed - Science, 9Th-12Th Grade

DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR EARLY COLLEGE

Far Northeast

Innovation 186 work days per year

FTE: 1.

Salary: $44,868.00 for a Bachelor's; $46,775.00 for a Master's; $48,763.00 for a PHD.

Notice to Applicants: This is a one-year, DCTA-classified position with full benefits and school-based incentives. The year will count as one year toward non-probationary status if teacher receives a rating of "Effective" or higher on the end of year LEAP evaluation. The teacher will be placed on the appropriate step and lane on the salary scale if able to secure a lead teaching position upon completion of the Associate Teacher role. This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.

**Please note: Applications will be received until April 24, 2024. 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:

Helps the class teacher with classroom activities and provides teaching support to the students.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. ** Associate Teachers' annual salary is $44,868 for BA, $46,775 for MA, and $48,763 for PhD. Annual salaries based on a 1488 hour (186 day) schedule. **
• 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:

• 1 (one) year position only.
• Operates as a lead teacher for up to 51% of the day, teaching appropriate grade level standards to diverse students, following school-based curriculum expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects; presents subject matter to students, individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and technology and adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• Spends additional time operating as a teacher resident, participating in learning experiences to help growth and development.
• Operates as a learner committed to increasing effectiveness as an instructional leader in the classroom.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is 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.

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