English / Language Arts Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The teacher organizes and facilitates learning using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology, participates in a community of learning, evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, and communicates progress. The role involves ongoing collaboration, reflection, and professional growth to improve students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction; adapts teaching to students’ diverse needs, interests, and ability levels; assesses learning and uses results to inform planning; and establishes a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment. The teacher collaborates with families, colleagues, educational support staff, and volunteers; maintains required records; supervises students; and complies with applicable laws, district policies, and location requirements. The position is based at Eagleview Middle School and is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 183 days per year. The estimated start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (Baccalaureate) degree, such as a B.A., A.B., or B.S.
Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
Academy District 20 Teacher License: Initial, or Colorado Department of Education Teacher License: Professional.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, collaborate with others, and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by a supervisor within the position’s responsibilities.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to students assigned to the teacher.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including active movement, use of classroom and office equipment, and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; higher demands may apply depending on assignment and student need.
Ability to physically restrain students when necessary.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences and plan programs of study that meet students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction, using appropriate evidence-based practices and technology.
Develop lessons that connect content areas and disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment and foster positive relationships and acceptable student behavior.
Adapt instruction for students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels, including their academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Collaborate with families and significant adults, colleagues, educational support staff, and volunteers for students’ benefit.
Assess student learning through formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform instruction, and report progress as required.
Engage students in authentic learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership opportunities.
Maintain accurate and complete records and comply with applicable laws, district policies, procedures, and location requirements.
Ensure students are supervised at all times and respond as necessary in safety or crisis situations.
Manage classroom materials and supplies and perform assigned instructional and non-instructional duties.
Plan and supervise assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance where applicable.
Demonstrate professional conduct, ethical behavior, reflection, leadership, and ongoing growth.
Use feedback and reflection to improve professional practice and teaching and learning.
Report to work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.