High School Computer Applications Teacher
About The Position
High School Computer Applications Teacher (James Irwin Charter High School – Grades 9–12) Do you want to change students’ lives through teaching while working alongside an incredible faculty and staff? Are you passionate about equipping students with practical technology, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills for college and careers? James Irwin Charter High School is currently seeking a full-time Computer Applications Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. This position teaches primarily elective courses and offers a high degree of instructional flexibility and creativity. The successful candidate will serve as the primary computer and technology instructional expert in the building. Courses taught may vary by year based on student enrollment and school needs, but may include Computer Applications, Introduction to Computer Science, Digital Design courses, AP Computer Science A, and/or an additional course such as Algebra to support departmental balance. Here are some of the awards James Irwin Charter High School has received: Winner of the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award U.S. News & World Report Gold Medal – Top 500 High Schools in the Nation College Board AP Honor Roll and AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award America’s Most Challenging High Schools – The Washington Post Best of the Springs Reader’s Choice Awards – The Gazette While we do not rest on our accolades, we are always looking to improve our program for students. We seek energetic, solution-based teachers with positive attitudes who want to join us in our mission to provide a rigorous college-preparatory education that develops both character and academic potential. Generous benefits package includes: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Laptop computer loaned to the teacher On-site daycare available at no cost (first come, first served) Robust teacher development and training program The successful candidate should… Have strong knowledge of computer applications, programming concepts, or digital technologies Be comfortable designing curriculum, projects, and assessments Demonstrate confidence working independently and adapting courses to their strengths Be willing to learn and implement the Active Participation / Explicit Instruction methodology Integrate character development into instruction Accept and implement feedback through coaching, observation, and evaluation Be committed to always doing what is best for students The successful candidate should also be prepared to… Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records Monitor study halls or labs as assigned Perform occasional chaperone duties (e.g., Homecoming, Prom, detention) Support students individually and communicate with families as needed The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities: Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission and vision Follow all JICS policies and procedures Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Proficiency with computers, educational software, and internet research Calm, professional demeanor under pressure Positive, solution-focused mindset Professional dress appropriate for an academic environment Minimum Work Experience and Education James Irwin Charter High School follows the Colorado Department of Education ESSA in-field requirements. Candidates must meet at least one of the following in the subject area assigned: Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license; or Bachelor’s degree or higher; or 36 semester credit hours in the subject area; or Passing score on a State Board of Education-approved content exam Position Summary The Computer Applications Teacher is responsible for planning and teaching technology-focused coursework that builds practical skills in computer applications, programming fundamentals, and/or digital design. The teacher independently teaches multiple sections, develops curriculum materials, assesses student growth, maintains regular communication with families, and participates fully in the school community. All teachers at JICHS share additional responsibilities such as proctoring study halls or labs, monitoring detention, and chaperoning school events. This may be the career move you’ve been looking for if you: Are energetic, flexible, and solution-minded Enjoy mentoring and teaching high school students Appreciate coaching and professional growth Want to work in a collaborative, supportive school culture Want to make a lasting impact on the next generation Class size: 16–25 Work Remotely: No Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person
Requirements
- Have strong knowledge of computer applications, programming concepts, or digital technologies
- Be comfortable designing curriculum, projects, and assessments
- Demonstrate confidence working independently and adapting courses to their strengths
- Be willing to learn and implement the Active Participation / Explicit Instruction methodology
- Integrate character development into instruction
- Accept and implement feedback through coaching, observation, and evaluation
- Be committed to always doing what is best for students
- Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission and vision
- Follow all JICS policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficiency with computers, educational software, and internet research
- Calm, professional demeanor under pressure
- Positive, solution-focused mindset
- Professional dress appropriate for an academic environment
- Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license; or Bachelor’s degree or higher; or 36 semester credit hours in the subject area; or Passing score on a State Board of Education-approved content exam
Responsibilities
- Planning and teaching technology-focused coursework that builds practical skills in computer applications, programming fundamentals, and/or digital design
- Independently teaches multiple sections
- Develops curriculum materials
- Assesses student growth
- Maintains regular communication with families
- Participates fully in the school community
- Proctoring study halls or labs
- Monitoring detention
- Chaperoning school events
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
- Monitor study halls or labs as assigned
- Perform occasional chaperone duties (e.g., Homecoming, Prom, detention)
- Support students individually and communicate with families as needed
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Laptop computer loaned to the teacher
- On-site daycare available at no cost (first come, first served)
- Robust teacher development and training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
