Social Studies Teacher - BMHS

Eagle County School District Battle Mountain High School - Edwards, Colorado

• Job : 5836174
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Battle Mountain High School

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,500 - $69,171 per year

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SUMMARY OF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plans instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervises assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapts instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

• Teach the approved Eagle County School’s curriculum.
• Participate in cluster group meetings focusing on student learning and individual growth goals/goals.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and student learning.
• Provide support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers at the cluster group meeting and school-wide as resources are utilized for the enhancement of student learning.
• Contribute to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of best practices, and peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent with state standards and district goals.
• Plan standards based learning, including selection of content, instructional strategies, and assessments, appropriate for all learners and aligned with District outcomes.
• Teach to an identified learning objective, presents content accurately, implements a variety of instructional strategies, checks frequently for student understanding, and monitors student progress.
• Adapt instruction to meet the learning needs of all students thus increasing the probability of advancing their achievement.
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning and maximizing learning time.
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that meets District requirements and expectations and personal professional goals.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• For applicants applying for a Career/Technical Education position, must be CTE certified or be willing to gain CTE certification.
• Active teacher authorization or license issued by the State of Colorado.
• Must be “Highly Qualified” according to the Colorado’s definition of a “Highly Qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Endorsement in the area(s) of teaching assignment preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

In order to be employed in this role, you need to hold a Colorado Department of Education Teaching License.

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Salary: $50,500 to $69,171 Per Year

Job Categories:
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Social Studies:
General

Battle Mountain High School (BMHS) is a four-year (9-12) comprehensive high school with an enrollment of approximately 950 students in a rural resort community in Eagle County, Colorado. Our ECSD vision is to prepare all of our students to be global-ready graduates who will be successful in their careers or their college experience; and who will contribute to their communities in positive and effective ways.

Our value-driven learning community focuses on Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (P.R.I.D.E.).

• JASON MILLS, Principal
• Battle Mountain High School
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