Physical Education (PE) Teacher

POSITION : Physical Education (PE) Teacher

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for middle school.

LOCATION: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

SALARY : $60,000-$78,000 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 duties here.
  

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 review this document to 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 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.