Teacher - English - MS
Douglas County School District

Teacher - English - MS
Douglas County School District
$51,914 - $108,643/yr
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing 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.
- 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.
- Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Compensation
- Salary range: $51,914 - $108,643/yr (career range, hire rate not posted)
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.
Why this role might be a fit
Douglas County School District (DCSD) offers one of Colorado's best retirement packages: Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) with a 21.4% employer contribution (you only pay 11%). Add 403(b), 457, and 401(k) options for extra savings. Unique perks include free employee lunch at schools and discounted childcare at district facilities. You're joining Colorado's third-largest school district with 67,000+ students across 90 schools.
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