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

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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. Application Instructions for DCSD applicants DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH THIS SITE. ● To apply, please complete the Renaissance Secondary Employment Application available at https://www.renaissancesecondary.org ●
• To learn more about
• Renaissance
• Secondary, visit our website: https://www.renaissancesecondary.org .

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 necessary. --- Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. --- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities. --- Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. --- Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.

Certifications

Teaching License - Colorado Department of

Education

• Bachelor's
• Degree (Required)
• Skills:
• Position
• Type:
• Charter
• School
• Primary
• Location:
• Renaissance
• Secondary
• Charter
• School
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
• Minimum
• Hire
• Rate: $51,914.00
• USD
• Annual
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $80,278.50 USD Annual Full

Salary Range

$51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: September 3, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.