High School English Language Development Teacher - RISE Campus

$60,000 - $94,800/Yr

Rocky Mountain Prep - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Social Assistance

About the position

The High School English Language Development Teacher at Rocky Mountain Prep is responsible for fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. This role emphasizes the importance of data-driven instruction and collaboration with colleagues to ensure student growth and success. The teacher will implement a high-quality curriculum, engage in professional development, and contribute to a positive school culture focused on student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Use high-quality curriculum and data systems to drive scholar growth and proficiency.
• Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions.
• Build a strong classroom culture with predictable routines and proactive practices.
• Cultivate a healthy working environment focused on students.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with teammates, parents, and administrators.
• Attend professional development sessions for feedback and coaching.
• Plan, prep, and internalize lessons to maximize class time and student learning.
• Model PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness.
• Demonstrate a results-oriented mindset and commitment to driving school goals.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal duties and other school community tasks.
• Collaborate with Special Education teachers to ensure appropriate academic support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in any subject.
• Completion of CDE READ Act training and/or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hours.
• Pass a background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current Colorado teaching license with elementary education endorsement or an official transcript demonstrating a degree in elementary education.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum two years of lead teaching experience.
• Experience with progress monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive instruction and critical pedagogical framework.
• Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance