Teacher - Speech - Secondary

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability

EAP

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Speech - Secondary Teacher to join our middle/high school team in Colorado. You will deliver instructional programs, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and staff to support student growth.

You will plan lessons, integrate technology, maintain records, and participate in meetings, clubs, and extracurricular activities, while upholding district policies and a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Colorado Teaching License or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and prepare reports.
• Plan and implement instructional programs to develop students' academic potential.
• Support students through counseling and participation in activities and meetings.
• Utilize technology to provide diverse learning materials and monitor student performance.
• Manage classroom behavior through established rules and procedures.
• Adapt to new teaching methods and educational tools in a dynamic environment.
• Plan and deliver instructional activities that promote active learning and clear objectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Teacher - Speech - Secondary

Job Description: Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending and squatting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

Responsibilities

• You would maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• 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.
• You would 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.
• Teachers are responsible for managing 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.
• You are challenged with 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.

Certifications

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Rocky Heights Middle School

One Year Only (Yes or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

185

Work Days Full Salary Range

$51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD

Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

General Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire.

*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE.

Benefits

• 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 is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Closing Date

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 20, 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

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.