What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Arts Teacher position at Westminster Public Schools?
Position Type
Licensed - Secondary Level
Date Posted
2/25/2026
Location:
UPLANDS DISCOVERY CAMPUS
Closing Date
Until filled
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8 hours per day, 185 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*
Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
Licensed - Secondary Level
Date Posted
2/25/2026
Location:
UPLANDS DISCOVERY CAMPUS
Closing Date
Until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
8 hours per day, 185 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*
Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
- Application
- Resume
- Copy of CDE teaching license
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Teacher insight score INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.
- Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
- Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
- Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
- Bilingual desired.
- Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District\'s prescribed curriculum.
- Plans instruction consistent with the District\'s curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.
- Plans for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
- Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
- Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
- Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
- Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
- Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.
- Submits required student record reports.