High School Language Arts Teacher

Weld RE-9 School District; Ault (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan (PERA)

Job summary

Weld Re-9 School District in Ault, Colorado, is seeking a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Highland High School. The role is exempt (FLSA), with 185 days and about 40+ hours weekly.

Salary follows the Licensed Salary Schedule and may be prorated based on days remaining in the year. Responsibilities include delivering standards-based instruction, planning lessons, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with the department and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with teaching certification preferred but not required.
• Endorsement, certification, degree, passing PRAXIS score, or being highly qualified in area of instruction is preferred but not required.
• Colorado Teaching License eligibility; alternative pathways considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop course content in relation to the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Plan, organize, and implement effective instructional strategies and lessons.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues in department and building-level administration.
• Develop individualized lessons and programs for students as needed.
• Communicate students' academic progress and needs with appropriate stakeholders.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student work in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching license eligibility

Job description

• High School Teaching/ English

Open Position

The Weld Re-9 School District headquartered in Ault, Colorado has an anticipated open position at Highland High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Title: High School Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: High School Principal Days per Year: 185 Job Location: Highland High School Hours per Week: 40+ Revision Date: March 6, 2026 Pay Range: Licensed Salary Schedule

Summary: High School Teachers are responsible for instructing students in grades 9-12. They create lesson plans and well-rounded, comprehensive instructional programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop course content in relation to the Colorado Academic Standards
• Plan, organize, and implement effective instructional strategies and lessons
• Monitor and evaluate student progress
• Collaborate with colleagues in department and building level administration
• Develop individualized lessons and programs for students as needed
• Communicate students' academic progress and needs with appropriate stakeholders
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student work in a timely manner
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a teaching certification is preferred, but not required
• Endorsement, certification, degree, passing PRAXIS score, or being highly qualified in area of instruction is preferred, but not required
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching License. The Weld Re-9 School District considers candidates pursuing alternative pathways to the classroom

Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $50,000-$65,750 per year depending on education, years of teaching experience, and professional development credits. The contract amount will be prorated based on how many contract days are left in the school year. As of September 23, 2026, there are 154 out of 184 total contract days remaining, prorating the salary to 83%. Please reach out to Lisa Todd at [e-mail] for assistance calculating prorated salary range. See the Licensed Salary Schedule under the Employment Opportunities tab. The district provides health insurance benefits including dental and vision, PERA retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, an optional supplemental 401(k) plan, an employee assistance plan, a tuition reimbursement program, and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurances and savings accounts through a third-party vendor. Weld RE-9 offers sick leave and personal leave as well as other benefits specific to our school district.

For questions about the position, applying, or to check on the status of your application, please contact the High School Principal, Clay Naughton, at 970-834-1345 ext. 1301 or [e-mail].

The Weld Re-9 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld Re-9 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

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