Teacher - English​/Language Arts MS; directly Secondary School - DCSD online

Position: Teacher - English/Language Arts MS (Apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)
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Job Posting

Title:

Teacher - English/Language Arts MS (Apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Job Description:

Teachers at Renaissance Secondary facilitate rich learning experiences for students in service of the school's mission:
Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Plan, implement, and assess comprehensive instruction and learning experiences for students.

● Utilize best practices in instructional strategies to facilitate student growth through instruction and assessment.

● Establish and communicate clear learning targets/objectives aligned to state content standards and/or the school's mission and vision.

● Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.

● Be willing and able to integrate learning experiences across content areas, where applicable.

● Be committed to the school's mission and motto, "We are crew, not passengers," uphold and develop its implementation within the school, and be willing to take on additional roles that help make the school a success.

● Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance and progress toward mastery of learning objectives.

● Maintain accurate and timely communication with students and families.

● Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom through positive connections with students and the use of classroom norms and routines.

● Facilitate learning opportunities that integrate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, global awareness, and other skills aligned to state and district standards.

● Support extracurricular activities such as social activities, sports, clubs and student organizations; participate in department and school staff meetings, parent meetings.

● Assist in other school programs and perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor's Degree

● Colorado teaching license or the ability to obtain one

● Effective communication skills

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● A passion for accomplishing the school's mission and vision

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with expeditionary learning, project-based learning, and/or design thinking.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications;
Renaissance salaries are competitive with the Douglas County School District.

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Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary

Location:

Renaissance Secondary Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

* (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$1.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$75,000.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$1.00 USD - $ USD Annual

* All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for 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 will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

April 3, 2026