English Teacher

• Provide quality, research based classroom instruction in a variety of English classes.
• Work collaboratively with all students, staff, and parents.
• Teach and work with a diverse population.
• Develop positive, appropriate relationships with parents, staff and students and solve conflicts in a positive way.
• Participation in staff development activities, staff meetings, and assigned duties.
• Provide students with multiple opportunities to learn, meet and be assessed on the identified standards/essential questions and tasks.

1. Must have valid Colorado License - English endorsement as required by Colorado Department of Education.
2. Must be "highly qualified" as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) by demonstrating subject matter competency.
   
3. Successful experience in secondary education with an understanding of state standards in English.
   
4. An understanding and ability to teach in a standards based classroom including standards based grading
5. An understanding of small school learning communities and the desire to create and maintain those communities
6. Knowledge of high school students' interests, needs, and abilities with a commitment and dedication to students and education
7. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

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