English Language Development (ELD) Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) at DSST Public Schools

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Language Development, Co-Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Student Assessment, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Academic Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Language Proficiency, Student Support, Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

POSITION: English Language Development (ELD) Teacher GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions 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 year. SALARY: $60,000-$80,000 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! In addition, (while it is not required) if you hold any active teaching license (including out of state) with a Culturally Linguistically Diverse Educator, English Language Learner Professional Endorsement, active certification in TEFL/TESOL/CELTA, or similar certification, your base salary will increase by $2,000. 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. THE ROLE Our ELD Teachers will play a critical role in advancing Multilingual learners’ (MLLs) knowledge and use of English in increasingly sophisticated ways, especially focused on the successful use of academic language necessary to accelerate their learning. The primary service delivery model for English Language Development instruction at DSST is a co-taught model. Depending on campus, the ELD instructional model may differ: Middle School: All middle school ELD teachers co-teach in Science classrooms, partnering closely with a Science teacher to plan and deliver integrated, language-rich lessons using the OpenSciEd curriculum. ELD instruction focuses on helping students use language to make sense of scientific phenomena, build academic vocabulary, and confidently communicate their ideas. Some ELD teachers may also teach a small-group, dedicated ELD class (10–15 students) differentiated by English language proficiency, using provided curriculum materials such as the National Geographic ELD program. High School: High school ELD teachers typically co-teach in core academic subjects, such as English/Composition or other content areas, integrating language development into grade-level coursework. Depending on campus needs, ELD teachers may also teach a pull-out or dedicated ELD class for students at emerging or early-intermediate proficiency levels. All instruction emphasizes language as a tool for accessing rigorous content, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for postsecondary success. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan/co-plan, intellectually prepare, and teach/co-teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities. Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency. Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families. Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here. THE PERSON We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics: An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals. A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice. Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here). Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students. A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities. Who We Are At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us. Our Impact 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people Why Work at DSST? At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive. Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts. Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader. Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish. Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave. Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state. Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits. 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. Our careers site is getting a new URL! As such, this site will be unavailable from 10:00 AM on January 10, 2026, through 10:00 AM on January 11, 2026. On & after January 11, please access our careers site using the new URL, which you can find on our DSST website (https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/careers). DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004. Join a team that’s making an impact – apply to DSST!

Responsibilities

ELD Teachers will deliver rigorous and engaging content while tracking and supporting student growth. They will also promote a positive culture and contribute to the school community through various additional duties.