TCH - Teacher - Social Studies; SY

Job Title

Teacher - Secondary Core (High School)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Campus Principal
Pay Grade: TCH

Location:

Assigned Building
DAYS: 188 | Calendar B
Job
-10 | May 2025

The Secondary Core Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in one or more core content areas, including but not limited to Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), and Social Studies. This role requires planning and delivering engaging, culturally responsive lessons aligned to district and state standards, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a classroom environment that supports the academic, emotional, and social development of all learners.

The teacher is expected to collaborate with colleagues, communicate effectively with families, and participate actively in professional learning and school improvement efforts.

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field;
  Master’s degree preferred
• License / Certification:
  Colorado teaching license with endorsements in all relevant subjects
• Work Experience:
  
  1 year experience or one semester of student teaching
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated content knowledge, effective secondary instructional strategies, strong interpersonal and communication skills, classroom management, ability to differentiate instruction and create inclusive learning environments, knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and curriculum frameworks, bilingual endorsement preferred, regular attendance

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to the district curriculum
• Design instruction to reflect student needs, learning styles, and interdisciplinary connections
• Use varied teaching strategies, materials, and technology to support instruction
• Deliver content in compliance with district, board, and state policies
• Integrate technology effectively to enhance student engagement
• Assess student learning preferences and plan accordingly
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify curriculum for students with IEPs
• Coordinate instructional goals and strategies with colleagues
• Implement tiered instruction strategies to support students at all levels of readiness, particularly those identified for intervention through the RtI process
• Use assessment data to create flexible small groups and deliver targeted instruction based on identified student needs

• Monitor academic progress using formal and informal assessments
• Use data to inform instruction and interventions
• Serve as a positive role model aligned with district values

• Create a safe, inclusive, and organized learning environment
• Maintain consistent behavioral expectations aligned with the Student Code of Conduct
• Protect students and maintain care of equipment and materials

• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, and the community
• Foster strong relationships to support a positive school culture

• Engage in professional learning and development
• Comply with CDE, district, and school policies
• Attend meetings and serve on staff committees
• Assist in selecting instructional resources
• Complete all required documentation and reports accurately and on time

• Comply with all applicable federal laws, including IDEA, Title I and Title III requirements, and other national regulations governing K–12 public education
• Comply with State of Colorado education laws and regulations, including the Colorado READ Act, ECEA, and standards and guidelines established by the Colorado Department of Education
• Follow all relevant Board of Education policies and operational policies related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, safety, student services, and professional conduct
• Adhere to district-level procedures and school-based expectations regarding instruction, family communication, data reporting, and school improvement planning
• Perform other duties as assigned by…