Teacher – English

Position Type:

Teaching – High School/English – Language Arts

Date Posted:

6/17/2024

Location:

Black Canyon High School

Date Available:

08/08/2024

Closing Date:

06/24/2024

Position Title: Teacher – Secondary English

Exempt

Site: Black Canyon High School

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Contracted Length Term: Teacher – 178 Days

Salary Schedule: Teacher (Range $48,000- $75,163 based on 24/25 salary schedule, education and experience)

Start Date: August 8, 2024

School Summary

Black Canyon High School prides itself on our motto “education outside the lines.” We work with students who may struggle in traditional school environments. As a result, our schedule, learning approach, professional development, and relationships with students look and feel different. Our mission is “we believe all students are resilient and have purpose.” Our primary focus at Black Canyon is to build relationships with our students to help them recognize their purpose. We do this through creating positive real-world experiences for our students and offering flexible schedules and options to allow students to grow and thrive. We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits

At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position:

Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in Secondary English, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for pupils; to assist pupils in making appropriate life style adjustmen­ts, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and instruct in the secondary English program.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activi­ties, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records, and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, School, and District personnel regard­ing pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

All other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in an academic major or minor subject matter fields commonly taught in secondary grade levels.

Certification:

Possession of a credential from the Colorado Department of Education authorizing service as a teacher of secondary level students with an endorsement in Secondary English.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time secondary level teaching experience.

Knowledge of and Abilities:

Knowledge of: 

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of secondary level pupils. 
• Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of secondary level pupils. 
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive secondary programming. 
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures. 
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to: 

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the secondary level. 
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds. 
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs. 
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment. 
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction­al programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. 

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing. 
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. 

Additional Requirements: The position classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable consequence, requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. 

Condition of Employment: 

Criminal Background Check required for hire

Clean driving record

Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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