Is Denver Public Schools a good company to work for?

Denver Public Schools has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,216 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Denver Public Schools to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Denver Public Schools have been left by employees working as Guest Teacher , English Teacher and Denver Math Fellow .

Does Denver Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Denver Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Denver Public Schools. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Denver Public Schools?

64% of Denver Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Denver Public Schools 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Denver Public Schools?

Teacher (239) , English Teacher (35) , Paraprofessional (26) , Substitute Teacher (26) , Special Education Teacher (25) , Special Education Paraprofessional (19) , Educator (16) , Guest Teacher (14) , Denver Math Fellow (11) , Program Supervisor (8) , Elementary Teacher (7) , Graduate Student (7) , Specialist (7) , Assistant Principal (6) , Director (6)

What are the pros of working at Denver Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with and collaboration is high" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good Benefits and step increases" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 27 reviews)); "Colleagues were all great to work with" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great staff and school system!" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Denver Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and without more education no room to move up" ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor pay and leadership doesn't always communicate in a timely fashion." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary and school in bad condition" ((in 24 reviews)); "Some principals have no consequences for poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Denver Public Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Denver Public Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at Denver Public Schools in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Denver Public Schools locations?

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Denver Public Schools reviews

3.2

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,110 total reviews)

Dr. Alex Marrero

41% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

Denver Public Schools has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Denver Public Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Sep 19, 2025

Wonderful community, stressful conditions.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive impact with children and families. Caring colleagues.

Cons

Impossible expectations, insufficient support. Disconnected directives.

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

Pick a good school in the district

Denver math fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a choice of many schools, and good administration means good experience

Cons

Your first year you will probably get stuck at a really bad school that will drain all your energy and make you question whether teaching is for you. Hold on and transfer to a better school after doing some research. The school culture matters a lot.

4.0

Sep 15, 2025

Overall, strong school district, but varies by school leadership

Special education paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the teachers, support professionals, special service providers are strongly dedicated in student success & are supportive of each other. Opportunities for professional development & advancement. Inclusive culture

Cons

Leadership quality varies from school to school. Low pay. Lots of politics often

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Jobs at Denver Public Schools

PARAPROFESSIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL

TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAM - 6TH - 8TH GRADE (TEMPORARY, 1 YEAR)

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TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - 3RD GRADE

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Wonderful community, stressful conditions.

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Overall, strong school district, but varies by school leadership

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