PERMANENT GUEST TEACHER

Battle Mountain High School

SY 2024-25

Battle Mountain High School (BMHS) is a four-year (9-12) comprehensive high school with an enrollment of approximately 950 students in a rural resort community in Eagle County, Colorado. Our ECSD vision is to prepare all of our students to be global-ready graduates who will be successful in their careers or their college experience; and who will contribute to their communities in positive and effective ways. Our value-driven learning community focuses on Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (P.R.I.D.E.). We believe that all students can achieve with the appropriate levels of challenge, support, and connection. 

Battle Mountain sits in the heart of the Vail Valley and offers world-class, outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. We invite you to join our professional learning community in supporting students as they learn, grow, and become.

This position is for a full-time Permanent Guest Teacher position. Preferred candidates would have experience and a passion working with, or a desire to learn effective and responsive instruction for an academically diverse population. When not covering classes due to teacher absence, our Permanent Guest Teacher is asked to help with office reception tasks and student supervision at lunch and in the mornings. This position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Candidates who are willing to support in our after school academic program or extra-curricular offerings will receive strong consideration. Bilingual candidates will also receive strong consideration although it is not required for this position. 

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.4% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

SALARY: $31,320 per year

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supports instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervises assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Adapts instruction to meet the learner needs of all students increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Maintains positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members. 

SUPERVISED BY: School Principal/Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Teach the approved Eagle County School District RE50J curriculum based on lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher. 
• Implement the regular teacher’s assigned responsibilities, plans and schedule. 
• Assess student work when appropriate and time permits. 
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning, and maximizes learning time. 
• Prepare a summary report of work completed and the day’s events for the regular teacher. 
• Complete the Guest Teacher report form. 
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community. 
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information. 
• Comply with District and School policies and procedures including meeting with assigned students at scheduled location and time. 
• Utilize the Substitute Absence Management/SAM system to accept/decline/manage his/her work and schedule in the capacity of a guest teacher. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

CONTACTS: 
Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Active teacher license or substitute authorization issued by the State of Colorado.