Openings as of 4/25/2025
High School Teaching

AHS EL Teacher

JobID: 2733

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ESL


Date Posted:
  1/27/2025


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  until filled


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Title: AHS EL Teacher
 
 
 
Definition: The EL teacher will work closely with EL students, staff, and families to ensure high quality academic instruction, accommodations, assessments, and events. 
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
• Culturally/Linguistically Diverse endorsement, or license to teach English Language Learners

• Speak, Write, Read Spanish

• Technology savvy
 
 
 
Reports to: High School Principal, Administration & Communicates with K-12 EL Teachers
 
 
 
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the board's policy and procedures for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.
 
 
 
Professional/Ethical Responsibilities:
 
• Train for and administer the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 & Colorado Screener

• Documentation of designation & redesignation for October Count and CDE

• Create EL Plans and share with AHS staff

• Write EL Parent Letters of acceptance of the program & meet with parents to sign

• Implement a research based curriculum to EL students in a classroom setting with direct instruction.

• Know and apply CDE Guidelines for ELs

• Know federal and state laws that pertain to EL students
 
 
 
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 
•  Be able to communicate with parents, content area teachers, and the counseling department. 

•  Know WIDA language standards and the four domains of language proficiency and implementation.

• Collaborate with the AHS English Department and apply State/National Standards to instruction

• Collaborate with content area teachers on accommodations. 

• Collaborate & coordinate class schedules with the counseling department

• Collaborate with EL paraprofessional

• Connect students & families to community services and higher education opportunities

• Organize family events

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
            Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
 
Certification/License:
 
• Colorado State Certification as an English Education Teacher.

• Must have endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education K-12
 
Education:
 
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Masters Degree in related area preferred.
 
Experience:
 
Successful prior teaching experiences in English a plus.
 
 

 


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Openings as of 4/25/2025
High School Teaching

High School Mathematics Teacher

JobID: 2758

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Mathematics


Date Posted:
  4/22/2025


Location:
  Alamosa High School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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TITLE:  CLASSROOM TEACHER

DEFINITION:
A staff member responsible for directly delivering the curriculum and providing instruction for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
2.  Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.  Ready endorsement preferred.
 
REPORTS TO:
The Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To facilitate learning by all students, in a standards-based classroom and other educational environments, that will promote higher levels of student achievement by providing an environment conducive to learning that upholds the ideals of collaboration to ensure the highest levels of professionalism.

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Confidentiality
2. Courtesy
3. Cooperation and positive attitude
4. Reliability/Punctuality
5. Accuracy and efficiency
6. Respectfulness toward others
7. Honesty
8. Timeliness in respect to deadlines
9. The classroom teacher must display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards
10. Will productively participate in Professional Learning Communities
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Models ethical standards, continual growth, collaborative work, and care and concern for students, materials, and facilities.
   • Adheres to the code of ethics of the teaching profession of the State of Colorado.
   • Accepts, fulfills, and supports assigned building procedures, responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
   • Follows Board of Education policies and other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the central or building administration
   • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in an effective and prompt manner.
   • Participates in staff development activities, continuing education courses and/or professional organizations to meet educational goals.
   • Implements new learning from staff development opportunities.
   • Works together across grade level/content areas to implement standards, instruction, and assessment, and to adapt best practice, products, and programs.
   • Reports suspected/confirmed injury or abuse of students to building administration and proper authorities.
   • Provides and promotes an educationally, emotionally, and physically safe environment for students.
   • Models and ensures student awareness of proper use of materials, equipment, and/or facilities.
2. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies
   • Establishes classroom routines and acceptable behaviors, then recognizes and reinforces those positive behaviors.
   • Uses appropriate behavior management plans and uses appropriate solutions when identifying student behavioral problems.
   • Provides clear, concise, and reasonable directions, and then offers appropriate levels of questioning and responses while checking for understanding.
   • Communicates the belief that all students can learn and sets high expectations for student learning while providing opportunities for student success.
   • Maximizes instruction time.
3. The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standards-based assessment, planning, and instruction.
   • Clearly displays and ensures that students are aware of the standards and benchmarks.
   • Uses appropriate assessment data to guide instruction prior to and following instruction, and communicates that data to students, parents, and administrators effectively.
   • Provides adaptations and multiple ways for students to express their learning, and adjusts instruction, curriculum, and assessment to meet individual learning needs.
   • Establishes clear expectations for student learning at the beginning of each assignment or course, shares assessment criteria for assignments so students know how to demonstrate proficiency, then uses instructional strategies that are aligned to the assessment.
   • Uses standards-based lesson design and unit organizers to plan instruction.
   • Begins instruction at student’s performance level. (Pre-assesses students)
   • Utilizes adopted curricular and assessment materials as the primary instructional guide.
   • Helps students take responsibility and ownership for their own learning.
   • Utilizes and/or develops classroom and building remediation and enrichment strategies.
   • Uses both objective and subjective data to improve student learning through improved instruction.
4. The classroom teacher uses personal and civic responsibility as essential elements in the development of instruction and curriculum.
   • Provides opportunities for students to fulfill classroom leadership and team-building roles.
   • Practices and promotes respectful behavior to self and others.
   • Practices and promotes personal hygiene, health, safety, and self-esteem.
   • Practices and promotes gender, ethnic, and socio-economic equality.
   • Shows empathy toward students and other school professionals.
5. The classroom teacher demonstrates knowledge in and the implementation of the following areas:
   • Colorado Basic Literacy Act in relation to the accommodations/modifications of a student’s Individual Literacy Plan.
   • Colorado Student Assessment Program.
   • Special Education laws and practices in relation to the accommodations/modifications of a student’s Individual Education Plan.
   • District and building curriculum and assessment tools.
   • Technology as a tool for classroom learning and instruction.
   • Technology as a tool for classroom management, organization, grading, and attendance regularly as expected per building principal.
   • Other building-adopted curricular and assessment tools.
6. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
   • Records, makes available, and demonstrates in a timely manner, student progress to students, parents/guardians, and principals through state, district, building, formal and informal classroom assessments as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
   • Maintains a professional manner when conferencing with a parent/guardian, and deals with concerns effectively and professionally.
   • Practices good communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents to support student learning as a shared responsibility.
7. The ESL classroom teacher utilizes the process for the district’s second language program (when applicable).
   • Conducts testing as appropriate and provides accurate assessment data.
   • Completes district and building reports as requested.
   • Uses appropriate procedures for staffing students into and out of the program including monitoring students who have been exited from the program.
   • Provides second language students with additional individualized instruction as needed.
   • Provides necessary assistance to regular education teachers.
   • Works with parents/guardians of second language learners to involve them in the education of their students.
8. The special education classroom teacher implements federal, state, and district guidelines in the organization and delivery of special education services (where applicable).
   • Assists in the identification and programming for handicapped students.
   • Plans instruction consistent with the IEP and works with staff to ensure that the academic success of special education students is the responsibility of all the student’s teachers.
   • Provides ongoing consultation services.
   • Provides effective use of instructional time.
   • Strives to enable the student to be a successful, independent learner whenever possible.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Number of teacher days assigned annually
2. Salary to be negotiated with the Board of Education.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.

FLSA Status:       Exempt


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Openings as of 4/25/2025
High School Teaching

High School Science Teacher

JobID: 2757

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Science - General


Date Posted:
  4/22/2025


Location:
  Alamosa High School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

TITLE:  CLASSROOM TEACHER
 
DEFINITION:
A staff member responsible for directly delivering the curriculum and providing instruction for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
2.  Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.  Ready endorsement preferred.
 
REPORTS TO:
The Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To facilitate learning by all students, in a standards-based classroom and other educational environments, that will promote higher levels of student achievement by providing an environment conducive to learning that upholds the ideals of collaboration to ensure the highest levels of professionalism.

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Confidentiality
2. Courtesy
3. Cooperation and positive attitude
4. Reliability/Punctuality
5. Accuracy and efficiency
6. Respectfulness toward others
7. Honesty
8. Timeliness in respect to deadlines
9. The classroom teacher must display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards
10. Will productively participate in Professional Learning Communities
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Models ethical standards, continual growth, collaborative work, and care and concern for students, materials, and facilities.
   • Adheres to the code of ethics of the teaching profession of the State of Colorado.
   • Accepts, fulfills, and supports assigned building procedures, responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
   • Follows Board of Education policies and other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the central or building administration
   • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in an effective and prompt manner.
   • Participates in staff development activities, continuing education courses and/or professional organizations to meet educational goals.
   • Implements new learning from staff development opportunities.
   • Works together across grade level/content areas to implement standards, instruction, and assessment, and to adapt best practice, products, and programs.
   • Reports suspected/confirmed injury or abuse of students to building administration and proper authorities.
   • Provides and promotes an educationally, emotionally, and physically safe environment for students.
   • Models and ensures student awareness of proper use of materials, equipment, and/or facilities.
2. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies
   • Establishes classroom routines and acceptable behaviors, then recognizes and reinforces those positive behaviors.
   • Uses appropriate behavior management plans and uses appropriate solutions when identifying student behavioral problems.
   • Provides clear, concise, and reasonable directions, and then offers appropriate levels of questioning and responses while checking for understanding.
   • Communicates the belief that all students can learn and sets high expectations for student learning while providing opportunities for student success.
   • Maximizes instruction time.
3. The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standards-based assessment, planning, and instruction.
   • Clearly displays and ensures that students are aware of the standards and benchmarks.
   • Uses appropriate assessment data to guide instruction prior to and following instruction, and communicates that data to students, parents, and administrators effectively.
   • Provides adaptations and multiple ways for students to express their learning, and adjusts instruction, curriculum, and assessment to meet individual learning needs.
   • Establishes clear expectations for student learning at the beginning of each assignment or course, shares assessment criteria for assignments so students know how to demonstrate proficiency, then uses instructional strategies that are aligned to the assessment.
   • Uses standards-based lesson design and unit organizers to plan instruction.
   • Begins instruction at student’s performance level. (Pre-assesses students)
   • Utilizes adopted curricular and assessment materials as the primary instructional guide.
   • Helps students take responsibility and ownership for their own learning.
   • Utilizes and/or develops classroom and building remediation and enrichment strategies.
   • Uses both objective and subjective data to improve student learning through improved instruction.
4. The classroom teacher uses personal and civic responsibility as essential elements in the development of instruction and curriculum.
   • Provides opportunities for students to fulfill classroom leadership and team-building roles.
   • Practices and promotes respectful behavior to self and others.
   • Practices and promotes personal hygiene, health, safety, and self-esteem.
   • Practices and promotes gender, ethnic, and socio-economic equality.
   • Shows empathy toward students and other school professionals.
5. The classroom teacher demonstrates knowledge in and the implementation of the following areas:
   • Colorado Basic Literacy Act in relation to the accommodations/modifications of a student’s Individual Literacy Plan.
   • Colorado Student Assessment Program.
   • Special Education laws and practices in relation to the accommodations/modifications of a student’s Individual Education Plan.
   • District and building curriculum and assessment tools.
   • Technology as a tool for classroom learning and instruction.
   • Technology as a tool for classroom management, organization, grading, and attendance regularly as expected per building principal.
   • Other building-adopted curricular and assessment tools.
6. The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
   • Records, makes available, and demonstrates in a timely manner, student progress to students, parents/guardians, and principals through state, district, building, formal and informal classroom assessments as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
   • Maintains a professional manner when conferencing with a parent/guardian, and deals with concerns effectively and professionally.
   • Practices good communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents to support student learning as a shared responsibility.
7. The ESL classroom teacher utilizes the process for the district’s second language program (when applicable).
   • Conducts testing as appropriate and provides accurate assessment data.
   • Completes district and building reports as requested.
   • Uses appropriate procedures for staffing students into and out of the program including monitoring students who have been exited from the program.
   • Provides second language students with additional individualized instruction as needed.
   • Provides necessary assistance to regular education teachers.
   • Works with parents/guardians of second language learners to involve them in the education of their students.
8. The special education classroom teacher implements federal, state, and district guidelines in the organization and delivery of special education services (where applicable).
   • Assists in the identification and programming for handicapped students.
   • Plans instruction consistent with the IEP and works with staff to ensure that the academic success of special education students is the responsibility of all the student’s teachers.
   • Provides ongoing consultation services.
   • Provides effective use of instructional time.
   • Strives to enable the student to be a successful, independent learner whenever possible.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Number of teacher days assigned annually
2. Salary to be negotiated with the Board of Education.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.
 
FLSA Status:             Exempt 



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Openings as of 4/25/2025
High School Teaching

Special Education Teacher

JobID: 2732

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/SPED


Date Posted:
  1/27/2025


Location:
  Alamosa High School


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  UNTIL FILLED


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Position Purpose 
 
-  Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. 
 
Essential Functions 
 
-  Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. 
 
-  Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. 
 
-  Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans. 
 
-  Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. 
 
-  Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. 
 
-  Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. 
 
-  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. 
 
-  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 
 
-  Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 
 
-  Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. 
 
-  Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. 
 

Additional Duties 
 
-  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 
 
  Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 
 
 
Equipment 
 
-  Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 
 

Travel Requirements 
 
-  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 
 
 
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 
 
-  Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs. 
 
-  Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 
 
-  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 
 
-  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. 
 
-  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 
 
-  Ability to organize and coordinate work. 
 
-  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. 
 
-  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. 
 
-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 
 
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
 
-  Works in standard office and school building environments. 
 
  Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. 
 
 
 
Qualifications Profile 
 
 Certification/License: 
 
-  Must posses a State Certification, Praxis or Place exam as a Special Education Teacher. 
 
-  Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. 
 
 
Education: 
 
-  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
 
 
 
  Experience: 
 
-  Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. 
 
  
 
  FLSA Status: Exempt 



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Openings as of 4/25/2025
High School Teaching

Special Education Teacher

JobID: 2750

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/SPED


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  Alamosa Alternative Education/Online School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
 
A staff member responsible for providing special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to fulfill their potential for learning.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
1. The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
2. Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards. Ready endorsement preferred.
 
REPORTS TO:The Building Principal
 
JOB GOAL:

To provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels. Work in self-contained, collaborative, co-teaching, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
 
PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. Confidentiality
2. Courtesy
3. Cooperation and positive attitude
4. Reliability/Punctuality
5. Accuracy and efficiency
6. Respectfulness toward others
7. Honesty
8. Timeliness in respect to deadlines
9. The classroom teacher must display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards
10. Will productively participate in Professional Learning Communities
  
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 
1. Creates an appropriate positive, caring and safe environment conducive to learning.
2. Implements a variety of effective standards-based instructional strategies that meet district adopted curriculum for a particular teaching assignment and the needs of individual students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic status.
3. Implements a variety of standards-based and/or appropriate assessments to promote higher levels of achievement for all students.
4. Implements communication strategies with students, families, community and staff that promote higher levels of professionalism and understanding.
5. Fulfills all contractual obligations, as per master contract and district, state and/or federal policies, as well as duties as assigned per building or district.
6. Conducts self with integrity that promotes higher levels of professionalism.
7. Maintains accurate, complete and correct student records as required by law, district policy and building administration.
8. Assists building administration in consistent enforcement of district and building policies: i.e., dress code.
9. Maintains professional competence, including the assigned level(s) and content area (s).
 
10. Accesses Special Education laws and implementing them through the IEP process.
  
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Number of teacher days assigned annually
1. Salary to be negotiated with the Board of Education.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.
 
 


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