Teacher - Speech - Secondary

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, preparing required reports on students and activities
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
• Perform duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems, and supporting extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, and parent meetings
• Utilize technology and integrate its use to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for 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
• Manage 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, applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Requirements

• Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Schedule

• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 work days
• One Year Only: No

Pay

Full salary range: $51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD annual.

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.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and 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
• Paid sick and personal time