TEACHER, SECONDARY (HIGH) – WORLD LANGUAGE JAPANESE, 9TH-12TH GRADE

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Job Description

** Applications will be received until February 12, 2026. 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:

Teaches specific grade level subject matter to diverse high 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.

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:

• 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
• Adapts 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

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
• Current Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in assigned subject area or qualify for Alternative License and have qualifications needed for the position.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage a classroom and coordinate and instruct student activities
• 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.