TEACHER, 110 RETIRED - PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 9TH-12TH GRADE

Applications for this position must be submitted by March 17, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Notice to Applicants: This position is for an active CO PERA retiree and works only 110 days or 720 hours per calendar year.

Provides instruction and carries out lessons as assigned.

What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary:

Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025-2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026-2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as;

• time off
• health and wellness benefits - English Version
• health and wellness benefits - Spanish Version
• PERA Retirement

For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What Youll Do:

• Provides instruction and carries out a teachers lesson plan in classrooms as assigned
• Organizes students for effective instruction and learning while maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students
• Motivates student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time
• May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

What You'll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required
• A Masters Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• 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.

Our Values:

• Students First
• Integrity
• Equity
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Fun

About Denver Public Schools:

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.