Sr High School Language Arts Teacher

Kremmling, CO 80459

Job Title: High School Language Arts Teacher

Reports to: High School Assistant Principal

Salary: $44,204 - $58,226

Work year: 166 days

Job Summary:

West Grand School District 1-Jt is looking for a passionate High School Language Arts Teacher to help students in grades 9-12 develop and flourish throughout the school year. Creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking reading and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Colorado Teacher License or be able to obtain one.
• Preferred secondary school teaching experience.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Ability to communicate in ways students will understand.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates success in assisting English Language Learners to develop English oral proficiency and proficiency in reading and writing.
• Demonstrates success in working collaboratively with other professional staff on instructional improvements issues.
• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to high school students.
• Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Knowledge of MTSS
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer Stuart, Jr/Sr High School Principal, [email protected] or 970-724-3425

Questions regarding the application process, please contact Lacey Paeglow, Human Resources at [email protected] or 970-724-1006

West Grand School District #1-Jt. File: GBA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The Board subscribes to the principles of the dignity of all people and of their labors. It also recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to have persons of diverse backgrounds on the school district's staff.

Therefore, the district promotes and provides for equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion and dismissal of all personnel. Commitment on the part of the district towards equal employment opportunity applies to all people without regard to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

The district will ensure that it does not unlawfully discriminate in any area of employment, including job advertising, pre-employment requirements, recruitment, compensation, fringe benefits, job classifications, promotion, and termination.