25-26 SY | Bilingual ELA-S Teacher (Spanish Required) | Visa Sponsorship Available

ELA-S Teacher Opportunities

2025-2026 School Year | All Grade Levels
Denver, CO
Job ID: 73024
Traditional 186 Workdays per Year
Salary: Based on the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule
Visa Sponsorship Available

Salary Range: $55,257-$120,169 Annually

Join Denver Public Schools as an ELA-S Teacher!

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is actively hiring ELA-S teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are passionate about bilingual education and committed to student success, we want to hear from you!

By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in ELA-S teaching roles across DPS and will be connected with a recruiter to explore available opportunities. If you’re looking for a specific school or position, please search by Job ID or keyword on our DPS careers page.

About This Role

ELA-S (English Language Acquisition – Spanish) Teachers instruct students in both Spanish and English, following a DPS standards-based curriculum that includes grade-level content, subject-specific lesson plans, and personal development.

What You'll Do:

• Help all students develop competence and confidence by balancing basic skill acquisition with conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, supervise, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, reinforcing positive behaviors in accordance with school and district policies.
• Observe, evaluate, report, and document students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address students' behavioral and academic challenges.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials based on curriculum guidelines and state/local requirements.
• Present subject matter using various teaching methods and technology, adapting your approach to meet diverse student learning styles.

What DPS Offers You

A Culture of 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 details on the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule
Comprehensive Benefits Package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave
Visa Sponsorship Available for eligible candidates
Professional Development Opportunities to support your growth as an educator

Important Salary Note: To ensure accurate salary placement, all required documentation must be submitted via onboarding within 15 days of receiving your offer letter.

What You’ll Need:

-Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field if required. We welcome new graduates! Master’s Degree, preferred. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

-Have a valid (CDE) teaching license. Click for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)

-ELA-S (teaching in both Spanish and English) positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Click for more information.

-Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or choses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exSpanishwill also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the exam.

Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English 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 of the position.

Call to Action:

Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of bilingual students? Apply today to join Denver Public Schools as an ELA-S Teacher! Take the next step in your career and become part of a district committed to equity, excellence, and student success.

Apply and join our team next year!

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,257.00 - $120,169.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Colorado Department of Education License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,257 - $120,169