INR Journalism Teacher

INR Journalism Teacher JobID: 20494 Position Type: Teaching - Middle SchoolDate Posted: 8/28/2026Location: Falcon Middle SchoolDate Available: When Filled Closing Date: When Filled Additional Information: Show/HideLICENSED TEACHER VACANCYINR JOURNALISM TEACHER - FALCON MIDDLE SCHOOLStarting Date:When FilledExperience:District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year K-12 teaching experienceWork Schedule: 182 contracted work days (prorated based on start date)Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendarBenefits: 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 TeacherQualifications and Expectations:BA/BS from accredited college or universityValid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: English Language Arts 7-12 ORa 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 ORa valid CO license endorsed in another area and 24 or more semester hours in English - HR to review transcripts and make determination ORa valid CO license endorsed in another area and a BA/BS or higher major in English - HR to review transcripts and make determinationSee attached job description for details about this position.About School District 49District 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/VApplication InstructionsFor your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:1. Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree2. 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 schedule3. Upload letter of introduction/cover letter4. Upload letters of recommendation (optional)5. Upload current resume6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your licenseThe 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 DisclosureDistrict 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.