Social Studies Teacher

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a dedicated teacher to deliver engaging instruction and foster student growth. You will plan lessons, assess student progress, and create a safe, supportive learning environment aligned with district goals.

The role requires Colorado teaching certification or eligibility within 30 days, and compliance with background checks and district fingerprinting. The position is full-time and on-site for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Must hold Colorado Teaching License or become eligible within 30 days of start date.
• Endorsement in content area and Praxis exam or 24 semester credits in content area as identified by CDE.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging classroom environment promoting student learning and growth.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for college and career readiness.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, and teammates in verbal and written formats.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Supervise students during the work day and in out-of-class activities.
• Administer standardized tests following district protocols.
• Lift and move up to 30 pounds as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Lesson planning

Communication

Education

Colorado Teaching License

Praxis endorsement / content area

24 sem credits in content area

Transcripts required

Job description

184- Work Day Calendar

Annual Salary: $50,500 + (Salary placement is based on experience and education level.)

For School Year 2026-2027

Annual Salary: $50,500 + (Salary placement is based on experience and education level.)

Job Summary

Help each student learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to his/her development as a mature, capable and responsible adult. Provide a positive, healthy and safe environment in which the student can achieve his/her maximum potential. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of each student. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interest of the student. Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create an engaging classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for college and career readiness.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written formats with students, parents, and teammates.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible to receive a Colorado Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement. The Colorado Teaching License must be held within 30 days of the candidate's start date in this teaching position.
• Candidate must meet "in-field" status by being endorsed in the content area, have passed the currently-accepted Praxis exam(s) in the content area, and/or have 24 semester credits in the content area as identified by the Colorado Department of Education.
• Transcripts required.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note:

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Exempt