High School Social Studies
Montrose County School District RE-1J
Teaching - High School/Social Studies
Date Posted:
2/7/2025
Location:
Olathe Middle/High School
Date Available:
08/13/2025
Closing Date:
02/21/2025
Teacher: -Social Studies/Civics - Grades 9-12
Exempt
Site: Olathe Middle/High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary Schedule: Teacher (range $48,000 - $75,163 based on 24/25 salary schedules, education and experience)
Work Calendar: Teacher - 178 Days
Start Date: August 13, 2025
School Summary
Olathe Middle/High School is an AVID rural school located within the Montrose County School District. We house grades 6-12 and educate approximately 525 students. We take pride in being able to establish relationships with our students to foster a welcoming learning environment for all students.
We strive to provide our students with the tools and education necessary to be successful in their post-secondary pursuits, whether it is college, trade school, vocational school, the military, the workforce, or other ventures. Our expectation is that every student will graduate from high school with the skills necessary to be successful.
Our teachers have extraordinary support through the school administration, our Building Resource Teacher, a strong collegial atmosphere, and an extremely supportive community. We are looking for teachers who care about students, want to be part of an exciting/supportive community, and are relationship-oriented with not only students but all stakeholders as a whole. Olathe is an awesome place to be, and we are positive you will enjoy being here and part of our family.
Please visit our website at: https://www.mcsd.org/olathemiddlehighschool_home.aspx
Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consists of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.
Summary of Position:
Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils; to assist upper secondary level pupils in making appropriate lifestyle adjustments and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach and instruct in secondary General Social Studies programs: American History, World Geography, World History, and Government
Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Pursue a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.
Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior-shaping procedures.
Review, analyze evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion-referenced tests, and administers, scores, records, and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
Counsel, confer with, and communicate with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids. Perform problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods, and concepts
Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
Education/Certification:
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in an academic major or minor subject matter fields commonly taught in secondary grade levels.
Ability to instruct concurrent Social Studies enrollment classes is preferred.
Certification:
Bachelor's Degree AND; Must possess a current State of Colorado Teachers License or ability to obtain within first year of employment. Subject area endorsement in particular teaching area preferred.
Experience:
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full-time secondary-level teaching experience.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledqe of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of secondary-level pupils
Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of secondary-level pupils
Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive secondary programming
Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the secondary level
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.