Teacher - English​/Language Arts: Middle School; directly to Secondary School

Position: Teacher - English/Language Arts: Middle School (Please apply directly to Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply
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Job Posting

Title:

Teacher - English/Language Arts:
Middle School (Please apply directly to Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description:

Teacher:
English/Language Arts - Middle School

Position Description (Full-time, FTE: 1.0)

Teachers at Renaissance Secondary facilitate rich learning experiences for students in service of the school's mission:

Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Plan, implement, and assess comprehensive instruction and learning experiences for students.

● Utilize best practices in instructional strategies to facilitate student growth through instruction and assessment.

● Establish and communicate clear learning targets/objectives aligned to state content standards and/or the school's mission and vision.

● Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.

● Be willing and able to integrate learning experiences across content areas, where applicable.

● Be committed to the school's mission and motto, "We are crew, not passengers," uphold and develop its implementation within the school, and be willing to take on additional roles that help make the school a success.

● Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance and progress toward mastery of learning objectives.

● Maintain accurate and timely communication with students and families.

● Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom through positive connections with students and the use of classroom norms and routines.

● Facilitate learning opportunities that integrate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, global awareness, and other skills aligned to state and district standards.

● Support extracurricular activities such as social activities, sports, clubs and student organizations; participate in department and school staff meetings, parent meetings.

● Assist in other school programs and perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor's Degree

● Colorado teaching license or the ability to obtain one

● Effective communication skills

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● A passion for accomplishing the school's mission and vision

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with expeditionary learning, project-based learning, and/or design thinking.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications;
Renaissance salaries are competitive with

the Douglas County School District.

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Responsibilities:

* -- Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
* -- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where…