*This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. When applying you will need to submit pdfs or images of the following: Letter of Interest, Resume, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Licenses and Certifications, and any other supporting documentation. It will make the application process easier if you have these items prepared prior to starting your submission. The application will save your progress and you are able to log back in with the phone number and email address initially used to register.*
This position requires developing and implementing daily lesson plans based on Colorado state standards. The teacher will observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, and social development. The teacher will also instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs. The position requires planning and conducting activities for a balanced instruction program for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. In addition, the teacher will both participate in and lead field trips with students and other members of the community. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. A high level of autonomy is expected with equal amounts of self-management. Salary is based on a 156-day work calendar, scheduled with a supervisor.
Horizons is a non-traditional model that incurs duties and responsibilities that may differ from traditional campuses and include:
School of Innovation Designation: comfortable with keeping active in education reform and implementation of emerging best practices
Comfortable and flexible co-teaching with other staff members in a variety of situations and subjects
Facilitation of interdisciplinary classes that include multiple grade levels and abilities
Flexible and extended hours: After School and overnight for events and field trips
Flexibility for schedule change (classes, planned activities, coverage and supervision)
Teaching and planning for a variety of content areas and courses
Participation and rotation of leadership for advisory, positive discipline and other SEL and culture building initiatives
Planning and leading extended learning activities
Duties may include tasks normally assigned to: secretary, para-professional, custodian, counselor and other support staff
PLC and Planning time are combined into a minimum of 4 hours per week
Substitute teaching in case of emergency
Shared responsibility for classroom and building custodial and maintenance needs as they arise
Attend trainings and drive mini-bus
Attend Personal and Staff Professional Development to maintain programming excellence may include book studies and retreats
Staff meetings during student lunch hour
REQUIREMENTS
Be licensed by the State of Colorado as a Teacher. If you are going to get an Alternative License, you need to independently complete the requirements of your program without oversight.
Be able to implement individual student remediation plans
Document Interventions for MTSS
Be able to work successfully with a team
Work effectively and create a positive rapport with students, staff, administration, parents and community members
Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements.
Prefer experience with alternative education
Be able to develop and implement daily lesson plans
Assist counselor and SSPs in determining student MTSS needs Salida School District R32-J
Ability to work with student’s academic and social/emotional needs
Build strong, healthy relationships with students
Experience with online learning platforms including, Google Classroom, Zoom, Subject Online Learning.
Science endorsement preferred
Why Choose Salida School District?
The award-winning Salida School District is much more than a small rural mountain district. Salida Schools are recognized throughout the state as leaders and trendsetters in public education. With a philosophy of knowing every student by name and by need, the district’s six schools serve over 1,300 students from pre-K through 12th grade and are the heart of Chaffee County. The community is built on a dedication to education, business development, the arts and culture, as well as health and wellness, all of which are vital components of our community. Come see what makes Salida so special.
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Professional Development & Support
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.
