English Language Arts Teacher

Location: Gilcrest

Position Type:

High School Teaching/English

Date Posted:

12/1/2025

Location:

Valley High School

Date Available:

07/30/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

English Language Arts Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

School Principal

Pay Range:
Certified salary schedule

Prepared/Revised Date:

Work Year: 168 work days

SUMMARY:

The Secondary ELA Teacher creates a dynamic classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes positive rapport with students, motivates them to develop critical literacy skills, and fosters personal growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The teacher is committed to ensuring that students meet or exceed State and local standards and provides targeted, differentiated instruction based on students' abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to "other duties as assigned, "equals 100%.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

% of time

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

* Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that meet State standards and individual student needs.

* Use a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., direct instruction, collaborative learning, project-based learning) to address diverse student abilities in 7th-12th grade.

* Develop assessments aligned with curriculum goals and standards, and use results to guide instruction.

* Differentiate instruction to support all learners, including ELL, SPED, gifted, and diverse learners, ensuring inclusion of all students.

D

15%

Student Engagement and Growth:

* Foster a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and active participation.

* Guide students in developing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through relevant, real-world applications.

* Regularly evaluate students' academic progress and provide timely, constructive feedback on written and oral assignments.

* Participate in professional learning communities, using a data driven instructional approach.

D

15%

Curriculum and Assessment:

* Administer formative and summative assessments to measure student progress in reading comprehension, writing skills, and other language arts competencies.

* Adjust lesson plans and instructional strategies based on assessment results, providing individualized support as needed.

* Participate in district-wide testing programs and maintain accurate records of student performance.

D

15%

Collaboration and Professional Development:

* Collaborate with other faculty members to align curriculum and share teaching strategies.

* Work closely with counselors, administrators, and special education staff to address the academic and social needs of students.

* Participate in regular professional development opportunities to improve instructional skills and stay current with best practices in English Language Arts

Q

5%

Classroom Management:

* Establish and maintain clear, consistent, and fair classroom rules to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.

* Encourage positive student behavior and resolve conflicts in a fair and equitable manner.

* Maintain effective classroom routines to maximize instructional time.

D

15%

Family and Community Engagement:

* Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom activities, and student behavior.

* Attend and participate in parent-teacher conferences, school events, and activities to strengthen school-community relationships.

* Encourage parental involvement in student learning through newsletters, emails, and voluntary classroom activities.

A

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

M

5%

TOTAL=

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Required:

Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field.

* Required:

Valid Colorado teaching license with an endorsement in Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 7-12).

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