Intermediate Classroom Teacher - Colorado Springs - Academy District 20

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert

Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction

Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices

Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught

Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students

Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers

Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners

Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students

Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students

Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students

Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students

Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction

Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences

Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership

Models and promotes effective communication

Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership

Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct

Links professional growth to professional goals

Responds to a complex, dynamic environment

Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession

Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required

Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements

Ensures that students are supervised at all times

Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students

Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy

Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested

Manages materials and supplies

Models appropriate conduct at all times

Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators

Performs non-instructional duties as directed

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance

Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations

Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable

Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning

Uses effective conflict resolution

Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities 

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities 

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness 

Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented 

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible 

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Student-centered and relationship-focused

Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. 

The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment. 

The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.

The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. 

Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.

A current resume

Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)

Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting ("Evidence of Eligibility" means license application with CDE is in process)

(optional) Three current letters of recommendation (ie: within the last 2-3 years)