7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Position Type:
Teaching - Middle School/Social Studies
Date Posted:
2/20/2024
Location:
Horizon Middle School
Date Available:
07/26/2024
Closing Date:
When Filled
LICENSED TEACHER VACANCY
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER -HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Starting Date:
July 26, 2024
New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation:
New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24 & 25, 2024
Experience:
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year K-12 teaching experience up to 20 years.
Work Schedule:
182 contracted work days
Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary:
The minimum starting pay is $47,004*/year and the maximum salary is $75,492*/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).
*Salary is based on the 2023-2024 salary schedule and is subject to change
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Qualifications and Expectations:

1. BA/BS from accredited college or university
2. Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: Secondary Social StudiesOR
   1. a valid CO licensed endorsed in another area AND passing exam scores on the CO PLACE - Social Studies or PRAXIS II - exam #5081 OR
   2. a valid CO license endorsed in another area - HR to review transcripts and make determination OR
   3. a valid CO license endorsed in another area and a BA/BS or higher major in Social Studies - HR to review transcripts and make determination

See attached job description for details about this position.
ABOUT DISTRICT 49
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
EOE M/F/D/V
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:
1. Upload full and complete transcripts beginning with your Bachelors degree.
2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions.
3. Upload letter of introduction.
4. Upload 3 letters of recommendation.
5. Upload current resume.
6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued teaching license.
The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system.
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Attachment(s):

• LIC182 Days 24-25.pdf
• Teacher-Middle School.pdf