English / Language Arts Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The English / Language Arts Teacher is 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 varied evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology, participates in a community of learning, and works to support students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success. The teacher regularly evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, communicates progress, collaborates, reflects, and develops professionally to improve learning opportunities. The role involves planning and delivering instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the district’s instructional goals. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment for a diverse student population; adapts teaching to students’ differing needs and abilities; assesses learning and uses results to inform instruction; and collaborates with families, colleagues, educational support staff, and volunteers. The teacher maintains required records, supervises students, and follows applicable laws, district policies, and safety procedures. The position is based at Challenger Middle School. The work takes place primarily indoors in a professional school environment, with occasional outdoor work. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud. The teacher works scheduled school hours and may be directed to work extended hours or days. The position is active and includes routine use of classroom and office equipment. Compensation is $52,800–$85,242, based on education and experience at 100% FTE. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, for 183 days per year, Monday through Friday. Benefits eligibility is full-time regular.

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.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records, document management, filing systems, and confidentiality, including understanding data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students’ needs.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility and a student-centered, relationship-focused approach.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences and plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Develop and implement lessons that connect content areas and disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment for a diverse student population.
Adapt teaching to engage students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels.
Work collaboratively with families and significant adults for students’ benefit.
Assess student learning using formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform planning and instruction, and report student progress as required.
Integrate appropriate technology into instruction, student learning, data interpretation, and professional responsibilities.
Set high expectations and support the development of students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Supervise students at all times and respond as directed and as necessary in safety or crisis situations.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance.
Manage instructional materials and supplies and perform assigned non-instructional duties.
Comply with applicable laws, district policies and procedures, and location requirements.
Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, leadership, and ongoing improvement of teaching and learning.
Perform other duties as assigned and report consistently for scheduled work.