Health Careers ​/ Health Sciences Teacher, Durango High School, 1.0 FTE (Full-Time

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Health Career / Health Sciences Teacher at Durango High School for the 2026/2027 school year. Must meet CDE and ESSA's requirements for In-Field Teacher in Secondary Science or Health Sciences/Health Careers by the start date of the position. Begins August 17, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1800 one-time bonus! (pro-rated for late start)

• Job Title: Licensed Teacher
• Pay Grade: Licensed Compensation System
• Job Family: Licensed Staff
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Department: School
• Prepared Date: Dec.
  17, 2013;
  Rev 07/01/17; 04/10/23
• Typical Work Year: 10 months

Plan instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintain positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.

• Utilize effective teaching practices to teach the adopted curricula for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain adopted grade/course expectations and standards. Modify and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, and student abilities.
• Develop lesson plans and instruct with adopted materials. Utilize supplemental classroom materials, media, and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects.
• Utilize formative