Teacher - English - High

Douglas County School District • Minden, NV

1d

About The Position

Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds • Frequent sitting and standing • Occasional bending or squatting Position Specific Information (if Applicable): An IB World School is part of a global community authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver rigorous, internationally recognized programs. These schools focus on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who think critically, act ethically, and engage with the world beyond their classrooms. Being an IB World School means a commitment to high academic standards, global-mindedness, and educating the whole child to succeed in college, career, and life.

Requirements

• Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• paid sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time