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Falcon School District 49 (inc)

INR Journalism Teacher

Pay: $50,500–$101,999/yr

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Peyton, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$65,459 / year median in Colorado

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Openings as of 8/31/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/31/2026

INR Journalism Teacher JobID:

20494

Position Type:

Teaching•

Middle School Date Posted:

8/28/2026

Location:

Falcon Middle School Date Available:

When Filled Closing Date:

When Filled

LICENSED TEACHER VACANCY INR JOURNALISM TEACHER

FALCON

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Starting Date:

When Filled Experience:

District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year K-12 teaching experience

Work Schedule:

182 contracted work days (prorated based on start date) Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendar

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 $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year

. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.
Salary will be prorated based on start date

Job Description:

Middle School Teacher Qualifications and Expectations:

BA/BS from accredited college or university Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: English Language Arts 7-12 OR a valid CO licensed endorsed in another area AND passing exam scores on the

CO PLACE

English or

PRAXIS II

exam #5038 (or #0041/5041) only OR a valid CO license endorsed in another area and 24 or more semester hours in English
HR to review transcripts and make determination OR a valid CO license endorsed in another area and a BA/BS or higher major in English
HR to review transcripts and make determination See attached job description for details about this position.

About School 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 official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree 2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule 3. Upload letter of introduction/cover letter 4. Upload letters of recommendation (optional) 5. Upload current resume 6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system. 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. 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 . 1-800-421-3481 . Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/31/2026 11:31:15 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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