High School Teacher - English Language Arts (2025-26 School Year)

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.   
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.   
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.   
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.  
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.   
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.   
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.   
• Maintains familiarity with district and Colorado State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.   
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.   
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.   
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.   
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.   
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.   
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.   

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to the material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. 

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.  
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.  
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.   
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.   
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.   
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.   
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.   
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.   

• Colorado State Certification as an English Education Teacher.  
• Colorado State Certification as a Language Arts Teacher or as required for position 
• Preference for certification or willingness to be certified in AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, and/or the AP Capstone Program.   
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.     

Salary : $50,000 - $79,770