What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION: Physical Education (PE) Teacher
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for middle school.
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations.
You can view the current openings at this link.
We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the Spring.
SALARY: $58,000-$76,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a
relocation stipend
for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar
here
.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our physical education teachers believe in wellness for the whole child and teach critical habits for physical, mental, and emotional wellness as well as sportsmanship, inclusion, and drive.
- Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects and classes
- Work closely and collaboratively with students, parents, and other teachers within the school and throughout the DSST network.
- Teach 3-5 classes a day of various lengths depending on the DSST campus and subject area.
- Use the network’s curriculum and standards to plan and implement targeted lessons and assessments for each student including differentiating for the needs of all learners.
- Keep an up-to-date gradebook for each class.
- Work to implement and master DSST Public Schools’ core instructional and culturally responsive and relevant teaching practices
- Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible dutieshere.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- In-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please reviewthis documentto understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST. On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
- Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
- Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process
here
.WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out
why our teachers love working at DSST
as well as our benefits website
to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.- Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
- Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy11 weeks off per yearpaid PTO (from Day 1!)
- Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
- DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
- Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
- Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs.Read more here.
- And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them
here
and earn $500 if they are hired!EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $58,000 - $76,000
