Chafee County High School Teacher

Position Purpose

Chaffee County High School is looking for a creative, flexible teacher to design and lead elective courses built around student interests, your passions, and expertise. This is a rare opportunity to create engaging, hands‑on classes from the ground up for students who thrive when learning is relevant, active, and meaningful. If you've ever thought, "If I could design my own class, I'd teach…" - we want to hear that idea.

• Design and teach unique elective courses aligned with student interests and real‑world skills
• Create a project‑based, hands‑on learning environment that engages alternative education students
• Build meaningful relationships and help students reconnect with learning
• Collaborate with a small team in all programming decisions
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through flexible instruction
• Adapt curriculum to meet students where they are academically and personally
• This position allows significant autonomy to build elective classes around student interests. Possible course ideas might include:
• Creative Media & Podcasting
• Automotive Basics or Small Engine Repair
• Art, Design & Street Art Culture
• Music Production & Audio Engineering
• Culinary Skills & Food Culture
• Film Making & Digital Storytelling
• Community Projects & Service Learning

• Understand how to build rapport with at‑risk students
• Have strong classroom structures and consistent routines
• Hold firm boundaries while responding with compassion
• Believe learning should be relevant and engaging
• Are comfortable with flexibility and creativity
• Understand that school can look different

• Thinks outside the traditional classroom
• Is comfortable with project‑based and experiential learning
• Builds strong connections with students
• Is adaptable, creative, and solutions‑oriented
• Believes every student deserves a fresh start and a meaningful learning experience

• Develop and teach engaging electives determined by staff and student interest
• Assist and guide students through online and in‑person curriculum
• Develop meaningful connections with students, fostering belonging, confidence, and leadership in a small, supportive school community
• Supervise students working on individual projects, offering guidance, coaching, and resources to help students stay focused and productive
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task
• Utilize educational and behavioral strategies to reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Facilitate and support individual student projects
• Monitor student internships and work studies
• Facilitate community service activities

• Support the CCHS mission and vision
• Lead and participate in all‑school field trips (primarily day trips, 2‑3 overnight per year)
• Connect with local resources to support student academics, projects, well‑being, and post‑secondary goals
• Chaperone CCHS students at joint BVHS/CCHS dances (1‑2 times per year)
• Advocate for and represent alternative education in the Buena Vista community
• Support a positive school environment by supervising breaks
• Maintain accurate and ongoing records to document student learning and behavior
• May assist in maintaining documents, files, and records for compliance purposes
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

• A CDE teaching license with an endorsement in a 6‑12 core subject area is preferred (minimum of a Substitute Teacher Authorization through Colorado Department of Education required)
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment;
  Master's Degree preferred
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Possible interest in obtaining a second subject endorsement
• Passion for academic content and ability to share passion with teens
• Interest in taking on leadership roles within the school
• Growth mindset for self and others
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with…