English Language Arts Teacher - RCHS

Sylvania; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

PERA retirement contributions

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free CMC credits

Job summary

Red Canyon High School in Eagle County, Colorado, is seeking an English Language Arts teacher to plan instruction aligned with state standards and assess student progress.

This full-time role requires a Colorado teaching license, effective communication and collaboration with staff, and a commitment to maintaining a positive culture that supports student growth and a strong professional development program. The salary ranges from $50,500 to $69,171 per year, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• CTE certification or willingness to gain certification.
• Active Colorado teaching license or authorization.
• High standards of qualification as per Colorado definition.
• Endorsement in teaching area preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach the approved Eagle County School District curriculum.
• Participate in cluster group meetings focusing on student learning and individual growth goals.
• Contribute to a school-wide culture that promotes growth and student learning.
• Support and mentor teachers during planning and lesson design.
• Model best practices and provide peer support for lesson planning.
• Plan standards-based learning aligned with district outcomes.
• Deliver instruction with varied strategies and monitor student progress.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs and maximize achievement.
• Promote positive behavior and conducive learning environments.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth to meet district requirements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CTE certification

Colorado teaching license

Highly Qualified status

Endorsement in teaching area

Job description

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER Red Canyon High School

BENEFITS:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance,20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others.

For full time employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,500 - $69,171 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/departments/finance/salary-schedules

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS:

We are not accepting international applications for the 2026–2027 school year at this time. We encourage you to check back in Spring 2027 for future opportunities.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plans instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervises assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapts instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Teach the approved Eagle County School District’s curriculum.
• Participate in cluster group meetings focusing on student learning and individual growth goals/goals.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and student learning.
• Provide support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers at the cluster group meeting and school-wide as resources are utilized for the enhancement of student learning.
• Contribute to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of best practices, and peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent with state standards and district goals.
• Plan standards based learning, including selection of content, instructional strategies, and assessments, appropriate for all learners and aligned with District outcomes.
• Teach to an identified learning objective, presents content accurately, implements a variety of instructional strategies, checks frequently for student understanding, and monitors student progress.
• Adapt instruction to meet the learning needs of all students thus increasing the probability of advancing their achievement.
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning and maximizing learning time.
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that meets District requirements and expectations and personal professional goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• For applicants applying for a Career/Technical Education positions, must be CTE certified or be willing to gain CTE certification.
• Active teacher authorization or license issued by the State of Colorado.
• Must be “Highly Qualified” according to the Colorado’s definition of a “Highly Qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act (effective January 1, 2004 for current teachers and 2002-03 for newly hired teachers).
• Endorsement in the area(s) of teaching assignment preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

In order to be employed in this role, you need to hold a Colorado Department of Education Teaching License.

If, upon commencement of the Contract term, the Teacher does not have proper licensure, nor appropriate highly qualified status, the Teacher shall be paid the Permanent Substitute Teacher salary and the Teacher shall have until Octoberof the current school year to obtain such licensure and highly qualified status and submit written evidence thereof to the District and the Teacher’s salary shall be adjusted to the Teacher Salary specified in the offer above. If, however, the Teacher fails to obtain licensure nor appropriate highly qualified status and submit written evidence thereof to the District by October of the current school year, the Teacher shall remain a Permanent Substitute Teacher and be paid at the Permanent Substitute Rate for the remainder of the Contract.