English / Language Arts Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$52,800 - $85,242•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in English / Language Arts, organizes and facilitates learning using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology, and participates in a community of learning to support students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success. The teacher regularly evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, communicates progress, and collaborates and reflects to improve learning opportunities. The teacher provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction; plans and delivers effective, differentiated instruction; and creates a safe, inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse student population. The role includes assessing and reporting student progress, supervising students, maintaining records, communicating with families, managing instructional materials, and collaborating with educational support staff and volunteers. The teacher also supports students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, and demonstrates professional conduct, reflection, and leadership. The position is at Eagleview Middle School. It is a full-time regular position with a compensation range of $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 weekdays per year. The work takes place primarily indoors in a professional school environment, with occasional outdoor work. The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment and may be directed to work extended school or work hours or days.

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.
Hold a Colorado Department of Education Initial or Professional Teacher License, or meet the applicable license eligibility requirements indicated in the posting.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
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, and filing systems, and to understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including students, families, staff, administrators, and the public.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, work independently, follow instructions, and adapt to changing technologies and new systems.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements related to assigned students’ needs.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility and willingness to participate in required ongoing training.
Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, written, listening, verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team; detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Demonstrate professional qualities including citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver English / Language Arts learning experiences aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Plan and implement effective lessons that connect across content areas and incorporate literacy and mathematical practices.
Differentiate instruction and adapt teaching to students’ diverse needs, interests, and abilities, including academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment, ensuring students are supervised at all times.
Assess student learning regularly using formal and informal methods, provide feedback, adjust instruction based on results, and report student progress as required.
Integrate appropriate technology to engage students in authentic learning and support instruction, data interpretation, professional responsibilities, and student learning.
Set and communicate high expectations and provide opportunities for students to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Collaborate with families and significant adults, colleagues, educational support staff, volunteers, and paraprofessionals for students’ benefit.
Maintain accurate, complete records and manage materials and supplies in accordance with law and district policy.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district policies and procedures, location requirements, and student health and safety practices.
Respond appropriately to safety or crisis situations and use effective conflict resolution.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, professionalism, reflection, leadership, and ongoing growth; use feedback to improve teaching and learning.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their performance where applicable.
Report for work as scheduled and perform other instructional and non-instructional duties as assigned.