High School English Teacher

Grand Mesa High School English Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Develops, plans and implements curriculum, lesson plans and educational programs for students within areas of expertise.  Advises, evaluates and teaches students in relevant academic subjects.  Presents and reinforces learning concepts within a specified subject using Colorado State Standards as a guide.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Active Colorado Teaching License with secondary subject endorsement.
2. Such alternatives or pending to the above qualifications as the School Board find acceptable.

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATED BY:

The Principal of Grand Mesa High School.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

214 contract days and 8.5-hour work day.  Salary is commensurate with Board-approved salary schedule.

BENEFITS:

PERA; Health insurance benefit option, personal days, sick days and non-Contract Leave as per district policy, and all holidays and breaks per school calendar. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of the Grand Mesa Teacher will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, develops, and implements appropriate and engaging courses that adhere to the Colorado State Standards while also meeting the needs of the Job Corps time constraints and revolving enrollment.
2. Implementing best educational practices developed and reflected from school board guidelines and the Job Corps PRH requirements.
3. Actively participates in evaluation processes to demonstrate growth and development within the four Quality Standards as listed in The Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and the corresponding teaching elements in the rubric:
   1. Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
   2. Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
   3. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
   4. Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection and leadership.
4. Mentors students in basic citizenship, leadership and Career Success Standards as specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district and Job Corps.
5. Addresses student behavior and academic difficulties if/as they arise.
6. Communicates with tact and professionalism with students and as appropriate to parents, other faculty, staff and principal.
7. Evaluates and documents each student's growth and progress in the course(s) being taught.
8. Administers standardized assessments in accordance with school, district and state laws and policies as needed.
9. Provides means of differentiation within the curriculum and/or instruction to meet the needs of students.
10. Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems in a constructive manner.
11. Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff and visitors.
12. Maintains property inventory records as required by the school district and Job Corps.
13. Proficient with Google Suite and willingness to learn new software, applications and technologies.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
15. Models confidentiality.
16. Records attendance, evaluation and progression data by school district and Job Corps requirements.
17. Participate in student evaluations and review implemented by the school district and/or Job Corps as needed.
18. Supports the District's Strategic Plan.
19. Supports the School's Unified Improvement Plan.

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

SALARY:
Based on 2025-2026 Salary Scale which is available on www.pvsd50.org under financial transparency.  Base salary starts at $53,307.