Teacher - Social Studies - High

Douglas County School District • Parker, CO

14h

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.

This position will serve in our EDGE department. The EDGE learning model seeks to challenge the traditional thinking of educational practices through the Four Pillars of the EDGE Model: 1) Interdisciplinary Learning 2) Project-Based Learning 3) Personalized Learning 4) Memorable Learning Experiences

Mission We collaborate with students to own their learning in order to prepare them for life through memorable experiences.

Vision To inspire students to become empathetic, global citizens empowered with tools and skills to discover their potential in a new era.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for 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.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time