Location:
Canon City High School Start Date: Anticipated August 3, 2023, for the 2023-2024 School Year
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Cañon City High School
Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 166-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Starting salary range $42,254 - $72,678
Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Must have Bachelors Degree or higher
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with Secondary Science endorsement or ability to apply
• Must pass the Praxis exam
• Strong knowledge of 9-12 Science curriculum with the ability to instruct all levels
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for students
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strength in varied instructional strategies in Science and awareness of computer application uses in curriculum
• Understanding of standards and various assessment applications
• Ability to provide assessments and intervention for students with performance concerns
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and comply with directions and instructions to complete task and establish priorities.
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively, such a learning Management Systems, Schoology
• Ability to sponsor or coach a variety of activities/athletics is an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:
Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students
Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
TO APPLY:
A district application must be completed online at
https://www.applitrack.com/canon/onlineapp/default.aspx
Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:
Open until filled.
Screening of applicants: Friday, July 21, 2023
Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.
Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14 th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org