Student Teacher (Semester Placement)

Welcome to DSST! We're glad to have you! You’ve been directed to this page if you’ve confirmed a placement with one of our Mentor Teachers (i.e., your Mentor Teacher has agreed to host you).  

Click the “Apply” button to be directed to the Pipeline Placement form. The purpose of this form is not evaluative. Please consult with your Mentor Teacher as needed to complete, or reach out to humancapital@scienceandtech.org with any questions. 

• You will be prompted to enter your Work Experience. You may enter “N/A” in required fields if you do not have work experience. 

• You will be prompted to enter your Education. You may enter your current GPA, as we understand your degree may be in progress.

Completion of this Pipeline Placement form kicks off DSST's onboarding process. Upon submission, you should receive an email from Workday. Please check your email's junk mail folder if you do not receive it, before emailing humanresources@scienceandtech.org for support.

You must complete ALL onboarding requirements prior to your placement start date to be Approved to Start. 

Note: Scheduling your fingerprinting appointment is time sensitive. This appointment is required to complete your background check. You may have already completed a background check for your college or university. You must also complete this appointment per the directions provided by DSST in Workday, in addition. Please read ALL directions carefully when you receive instructions.

As a Teaching Fellow (Full Year Placement)/Student Teacher (Semester Placement):

• You’re eligible to receive a DSST laptop and DSST email address for the duration of your placement. You must adequately complete all onboarding requirements. 

• You’re eligible to receive compensation from DSST for additional classroom coverage or substitute teaching throughout the year, as permissible by your program and if invited by your School Director. The onboarding process will therefore prompt you to provide information to enable payment (e.g., direct deposit form). As a member of our school community, it is highly encouraged that you submit this information during onboarding to enable payment, if needed at a later point in the school year.

• You may also choose to apply to substitute teach within the network through our partners at Kokua:

DSST Public Schools Overview:

DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora.

DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. 

Core Values: 

• Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.

• Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.

• Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.

• Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.

• Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.

• Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Equity - We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels.

• Commitment to Continuous Growth -We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential.

• Commitment to Healthy Teams -We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals

• Drives to Results - We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.

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 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”. 

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. 

TOTAL REWARDS

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 our website and benefits highlight guide to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. 

Some Highlights:

• Excellent Healthcare Plan: We encourage you to check out our benefits guide to see the ways we are committed to the wellness of our staff. We are always looking to improve how we care and, through staff feedback, we’ve been able to implement innovative new benefits such as Fertility Benefits as well as staffing a Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST Staff. 

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Career Development: In addition to weekly coaching from a designated coach, you’ll have access to internal training and development pathways designed by our Professional Development & Training Team as well as external development opportunities. 

REFERRAL

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral. 

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.