Health Teacher (0.5)

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is seeking a Health Teacher (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week) for the 2026-2027 school year at Roaring Fork High School. This position reports to the Roaring Fork High School Principal and is classified as a Certified Exempt - Part-Time.

About the Role

The Health Teacher will deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that meets the needs of all learners. The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with a diverse student body and bring enthusiasm and real-world relevance to the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
• Build meaningful relationships with a diverse student body.
• Bring enthusiasm and real-world relevance to the classroom.
• Engage learners using effective teaching strategies, including differentiation, lesson planning, and assessment.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Tailor teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special needs.
• Familiarize themselves with educational technology and digital tools that support learning.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• An active Colorado Teaching License in Health Education K-12 [or similar], or the ability to obtain one.
• Effective teaching strategies to engage learners, including differentiation, lesson planning, and assessment.
• Ability to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Tailoring teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special needs.
• Familiarity with educational technology and digital tools that support learning.

Qualifications

• Education and Licencing Guidelines: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution. An active Colorado Teaching License in Health Education K-12 [or similar] or the ability to obtain.
• Desired Qualifications: Effective teaching strategies to engage learners, including differentiation, lesson planning, and assessment. Ability to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment. Tailoring teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special needs. Familiarity with educational technology and digital tools that support learning.

Skills

• Effective teaching strategies to engage learners, including differentiation, lesson planning, and assessment.
• Ability to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Tailoring teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special needs.
• Familiarity with educational technology and digital tools that support learning.

Benefits

• Full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.
• Paid leave.
• CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution.
• TSA options.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Supplemental insurance.
• Hightly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes.
• Employee referral program.

Note: Employees who work less than 30 hours/week but more than 20 may choose to enroll in an RFSD insurance plan, but are not required to do so. If they choose to enroll, the employee is responsible for paying 50% of the District contribution.

Physical Requirements

• May include standing and walking for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and lift materials.
• Reach for supplies on high shelves.
• Use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students.
• Climb stairs in multi-level buildings.

About Us

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley, serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. With 14 schools and 5,600 students, RFSD believes that teachers are its most important asset and supports a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to their affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. RFSD values diversity and believes it makes a real difference for students from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.