Social Studies Teacher

Cañon City Schools - Fremont RE-1 Cañon City School District; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cañon City Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Cañon City High School. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, a valid Colorado Teaching License, and skills in fostering an inclusive learning environment. The position offers a competitive salary between $44,739 and $75,161, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Longevity and professional development incentives

Paid Parental Leave

College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with Social Studies endorsement necessary.
• Skills in creating a positive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Teachers are held to high performance expectations to serve students and the community.
• Implementing appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect district data.
• Modeling the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Valid Colorado Teaching License with Social Studies endorsement

Dual endorsements preferred such as ELA

Job description

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Base pay range

$44,739.00/yr - $75,161.00/yr

Start Date: July 31st for the 2025-2026 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: Cañon City High School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $44,739-$75,161.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License, with Social Studies endorsement or eligible to apply
• Dual endorsements preferred such as ELA
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for elementary-aged children.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to read and write to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Possess skills to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.
• Integrity, trust, and work ethic are required to work with little supervision.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect district data's confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities

Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community.Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility.A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.

Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

To Apply

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled

Screening of Applications: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

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, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email:[e-mail].

The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district students and parents: Director of Special Services 101 N. 14th Cañon City, CO 81212 719-276-5700 [e-mail]. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please visit the Human Resources link at www.canoncityschools.org to access the form or see policy AC-E-2.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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