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Welcome to Denver Justice High School!
Denver Justice High School’s mission is to provide a college preparatory education for all enrolled students. Denver Justice High School targets student who are chronically truant, have been unsuccessful in the traditional school setting, or who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Denver Justice High School strives to take youth who have been labeled and believe they are “at-risk” into youth who believe they are truly “youth of promise”. We do this by providing each student with the opportunity to grow into respectful adults who have knowledge, will, and the self-esteem to succeed in college and in life.
The school utilizes high academic standards, tutoring and exceptional staff that create a diverse learning atmosphere which encourages acceptance and compassion for all human beings. Every child has a talent or an interest that, if nourished and encouraged, will result in excellence. We believe that achieving excellent results gives hope and builds confidence.
Enroll at Denver Justice!
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is in process!
With small class sizes, innovative ideas and committed teachers, Denver Justice students get all the support they need to graduate, overcome obstacles and reach their college & career dreams! Denver Justice High School operates on a quarter system.
Third Quarter - begins on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Please contact Denver Justice High School at 303-480-5610 or e-mail:
Espi.Chavez@DenverJustice.org to schedule an intake interview with the student and their parent/guardian.
Hiring Social Studies Teacher for the 26-27 School Year! Join the Denver Justice High School Faculty
Denver Justice High School (DJHS) is looking for a Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This position starts in August of 2026.
Our Mission Statement
Denver Justice High School’s mission is to provide a college preparatory education for all enrolled students. Justice High School targets students who are chronically truant, have been unsuccessful in the traditional school setting, or who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Denver Justice High is a place where “At-risk” youth can become successful “youth of promise” by being given high standards, opportunities and an environment which cultivates growth and learning. Central to these objectives is a focus on individual student's empowering other students to see the importance of the educational process.
The school utilizes high academic standards, tutoring and exceptional staff that create a diverse learning atmosphere which encourages acceptance and compassion for all human beings. Every child has a talent or an interest that, if nourished and encouraged, will result in excellence. Achieving excellent results gives hope and builds confidence. Denver Justice High School strives to take youth who have been labeled and believe they are “at-risk” into youth who believe they are truly “youth of promise”. We do this by providing each student with the opportunity to grow into respectful adults who have knowledge, will, and the self-esteem to succeed in college and in life.
Position
Teaching Social Studies at DJHS requires that the teacher be a facilitator as the students make connections between their world and surroundings and history and context. Critical thinking is a skill that all students should have and develop, and an active social studies curriculum only aids in making this flourish. To view the world through a different lens, to understand the past, to make sense of the role of government to create aware citizens that are curious and critical of the world around them - this is the task of the social studies teacher.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Background check completion
- Preference Colorado Teaching License
Salary: $60,000-80,000, based on experience and qualification
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental)
- Life Insurance Policy
- PERA retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacations and personal days)
Submit an Interest Submit Resume and a Cover Letter to Denver Justice High School Principal, Tibor Zahony - Tibor.Zahony@DenverJustice.org
https://safe2tell.org/Denver Justice High School (DJHS) welcomes all students and strives to create and maintain a diverse student population. DJHS is open to all students residing in the State of Colorado. Student recruitment and enrollment decisions shall be made in a nondiscriminatory manner as outlined in 22-30.5-507(3), C.R.S. In all cases, student recruitment and enrollment decisions shall be made without regard to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national orgin, language, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other protected class.
Enrollment in charter schools and district managed schools is available to all students, including students with disabilities and information about disabilities will not be requested until a student has been admitted and is enrolling in the school. For questions regarding the admission and enrollment of students with disabilities in Denver Justice High School contact Stephen.Parce@denverjustice.org via e-mail, or Tyler.Bauer@denverjustice.org via e-mail or phone at 303-480-5610.