Project Lead the Way Curriculum (PLTW)-This engineering pathway empowers
students to become confident, independent learners through scaffolded,
hands-on-activities, projects and problems. PreK-5 embark on their pathway
experience with activities like planning a rescue mission for a trapped zoo
animal. In grades 6-8, they take on increasingly complex challenges like
designing a home from a reclaimed shipping container.
Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/ 188 Days)
Salary: $48,000+/year
Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the
employees education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed
employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual
and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which
includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work
experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest
with the individual employee. Click link for more information.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical,
dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for
benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life
insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available
immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our
Paid Leave: Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave
opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary
leave.
Reports to: School Principal
Deadline for application: Until filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor s Degree
Colorado Teaching License
Preferred:
Experience in a related field
Bilingual
Summary/Objective: Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn
subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as
mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and
guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual,
emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building
principal and department director where assigned.
Essential Functions:
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and
abilities of students;
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate
to the maturity and interests of students;
Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive
environment for all student and staff in accordance with school and county
policies;
Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all
students;
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards,
establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and
communicates these objectives to students;
Uses instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting
stated objectives and standards;
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides
progress reports as required;
Diagnoses the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the
assistance of district specialists as required;
Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis;
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules
governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops
reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in
the classroom in a fair and just manner;
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants
and/or volunteer(s), and works cooperatively with department heads;
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet
the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
Strives to implement by instruction and action the istrict's philosophy of
education and instructional standards and objectives;
Respects students' personal spaces throughout the day;
Implements students' IEP plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic
time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law,
district policy, and administrative regulation... for full information
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