English Language Arts Teacher - Secondary

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted:

3/6/2026

Location:

Caliche Jr/Sr High School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

4/15/26 or until filled

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HIRING FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dedicated and student-centered High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our secondary team. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about literature, writing, critical thinking, and preparing students for college, career, and civic life.

The ideal candidate fosters strong relationships, maintains high academic expectations, and creates an engaging classroom environment where all students can succeed.

Caliche Schools is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being. Caliche Schools is a rural school located in northeastern Colorado. We provide a unique opportunity as a preschool through twelfth-grade school.

We offer students a variety of extracurricular opportunities in Athletics, Band, Theater, FBLA, FFA, NHS, and our unique leadership program. Our motto, "Once a Buffalo, Always a Buffalo," is as genuine today as it was when the school was founded.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: $44,000 - $65,853 on Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 167 days

FTE: 1.0

Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)

Position Summary

To provide rigorous, standards-based instruction in English Language Arts that develops students' reading comprehension, writing proficiency, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities in preparation for post-secondary success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

* Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons

* Teach literature, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and research skills

* Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs

* Incorporate informational texts and diverse literary voices

* Integrate technology and digital literacy into instruction

Assessment & Data

* Assess student progress through formative and summative measures

* Provide timely, meaningful feedback on writing and academic performance

* Use data to inform instructional decisions

* Prepare students for district and state assessments

Student Development

* Foster critical thinking, discussion, and analytical skills

* Promote academic integrity and responsible scholarship

* Create a safe and respectful classroom culture

Collaboration & Communication

* Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

* Participate in professional learning communities

* Collaborate on curriculum alignment and vertical articulation

* Support school-wide initiatives and activities

Professional Responsibilities

* Maintain current licensure

* Participate in professional development

* Support district and building improvement initiatives

* RE-1 Valley employees shall comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward information and information technology, students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. In conscientiously conducting his or her affairs, the employee shall exemplify the highest standards of professional commitment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of secondary ELA content and pedagogy

* Ability to teach writing across genres (argumentative, narrative, informational)

* Effective classroom management skills

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Commitment to equitable instructional practices

Working Conditions

* Classroom setting

* Occasional evening events (parent conferences, school activities)

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in English, Secondary Education, or related field preferred and will be given first consideration

* Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement or have licensure application in process (Additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Teacher License is required or must be completed within an agreed-upon timeframe)

* Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching License if Teacher License is not completed

* Experience teaching high school students preferred

* Strong classroom management and instructional skills

* Bilingual skills preferred

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Colorado Teacher Evaluation System.

ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Application and Selection Procedure:

* Candidates:
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* Completed and submitted online application.

* A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position.

* A current, professional resume.

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