Do you want to change students’ lives through teaching and work alongside an incredible faculty and staff? Are you looking to develop the character and academic potential of students? Power Technical (PTEC) is currently seeking a full-time history teacher for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. The successful candidate will have a 9-period day with six history classes, 1 PE class, and two planning periods.

We are looking for energetic, solution-based teachers with positive attitudes who want to join us in our mission to provide the best education by developing character and academic potential in every student. Our school culture is one of the most encouraging, collaborative places you will find.

• Generous benefits package which includes a choice of either a low-cost HMO or an HSA with free supplementary health care and a monthly stipend. In addition, 100% of the dental premium is paid by the employer, and a laptop computer is loaned to the teacher.
• Robust teacher development and training program.

The successful candidate should…

• Have advanced knowledge and mastery of history from antiquity to modern day;
• Be willing to work with a team of faculty who provide consistent teaching methods and assessments throughout all classes at PTEC;
• Integrate character into lessons as appropriate and always exhibit the highest character traits, especially in the company of students and colleagues;
• Be willing to accept and implement feedback on performance via teacher coaching, video recording, and informal and formal evaluations; and,
• Be committed to always doing what is best for the students.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to…

• Maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date student records;
• Actively monitor a study hall or PE as assigned;
• Serve as a mentor and guide students;
• Perform other occasional duties, as assigned (e.g., after-school detention, chaperone Homecoming and Prom); and,
• Volunteer from time to time to chaperone student activities (e.g. dances, games).

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Support PTEC mission and vision;
• Support and follow all PTEC policies and procedures;
• Courage to enforce student dress code and behavior expectations;
• Self-advocating, quick learner;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent office administration skills, including written and oral communications skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students and parents;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook);
• Proficiency with Internet web browsing and research;
• Excellent in time management;
• Dress modestly and appropriately for a professional, academic environment;
• Able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in meeting deadlines; and,
• Positive, solution-based attitude.

Minimum Work Experience and Education: PTEC follows the Colorado Department of Education State ESSA plan requirements for In-Field qualifying standards in hiring teachers of core subjects. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to hold at least one of the following in the subject area in which they have been assigned to teach in order to be considered In-Field :

• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in assigned subject area; or,
• Degree (B.A. or higher) in assigned subject area; or,
• 24 semester credit hours in assigned subject area; or,
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series) in assigned subject area.

Position Summary: A PTEC faculty member has a multi-faceted job: he or she is responsible for planning the curriculum, independently teaching several sections of history courses (sometimes to include honors sections, as well), and assessing student growth and progress through a variety of standards.

PTEC teachers are also required to keep in regular contact with parents/guardians of students who are not mastering the material, and supporting students individually as much as possible.

Teachers at PTEC aim for being data-oriented and aware of student performance in general, especially on standardized tests. Teachers do this through bi-weekly grade book annotations. Teachers are also responsible for creating and administering quarterly assessments (mid-terms and finals) in addition to the unit assessments, to ensure student mastery and to keep the curriculum and standards as consistent as possible from year to year.

All PTEC teachers share several extra responsibilities including monitoring detention on occasion, chaperoning Homecoming and Prom dances, proctoring study halls and/or labs. These responsibilities are assigned during pre-service training and maintained throughout the academic year.

This may be the career move you've been looking for if you:

• Are energetic, flexible, positive and solution-minded;
• Enjoy working hard for student success;
• Love mentoring, teaching, and being around high school age students;
• Appreciate being coached for excellence in teaching; and,
• Want to be part of one of the best faculties and work environments in the nation.

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:15-3:45, 191 days/yr

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)