English Language Arts Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027–28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at

What ELA Courses Does DSST Offer?

DSST provides shared curriculum resources to support consistent, high-quality instruction. Novel ELA is used in applicable courses, with separate curriculum resources for Composition and AP offerings.

Middle School (Grades 6–8): Students take grade-level Reading and Writing courses featuring novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and analytical writing. Some positions may include grade-level literacy intervention.

High School ELA (Grades 9–12)

• 9th Grade: Composition and Humanities
• 10th Grade: English II
• 11th Grade: English III and AP English Language and Composition
• 12th Grade: Senior English, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition

Teaching assignments vary by campus and position. We'll ask about your grade-level, course, and campus preferences during the interview process.

See ELA Teaching in Action at DSST!

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge meeting applicable in-field qualifications. and Compensation & Benefits.
  
  

  Employment Classification & PERA Participation

  DSST Public Schools participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Unless otherwise stated in the position title or posting, all roles are full-time and are designated as PERA-covered positions. Candidates should review their individual circumstances and ensure they are able to accept employment in a PERA-covered role prior to applying.

  
  

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

  DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person 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, or genetic information. We also prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in any investigation or proceeding.

  
  

  DSST is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

  
  

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and may spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, or kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.