Teacher - English - High

Douglas County School District•Perryton, TX

1d•$51,914 - $108,643•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, the Teacher instructs students in academic subject matter as well as social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas. The role plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program; assists with other school programs as assigned; and creates a supportive, flexible learning environment that encourages learning and personal growth in accordance with students’ abilities and interests. The Teacher encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The position involves planning, preparing, and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning, establishing clear objectives, maintaining student progress records, and preparing required reports. Teachers use technology and other learning materials and resources, monitor students’ use of them, and evaluate and provide feedback on student performance and development. They also support students, counsel students with academic problems, participate in school and parent meetings, and may support extracurricular activities. The Teacher manages classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and applying appropriate disciplinary measures. This is a regular, full-time licensed position at Ponderosa High School, scheduled for 40 hours per week and approximately 185 work days per year. A Colorado Department of Education teaching license and a bachelor’s degree are required. The listed annual salary range is $51,914 to $108,643.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities.
Use technology and integrate it into instruction, providing a variety of learning materials and resources.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development, encourage them, and provide feedback.
Support students and counsel students with academic problems.
Support extracurricular activities, including social activities, sports, clubs, and student organizations, as applicable.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Manage classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
Assist in other school programs as assigned.