Teacher- Literature- Middle School (Apply directly to Parker Performing Arts - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

About the position

All employees of Parker Performing Arts School will work together to achieve our school's vision and mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek teachers who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in the relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description in order to ensure success for students. PPAS teachers possess a school-wide focus and are able to see beyond their classroom in order to create a unified PPAS community.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an organized and professional classroom.
• Develops and implements curriculum according to the curriculum guidelines of PPAS and the state of Colorado.
• Implements curriculum within the timeframe given by PPAS and the state of Colorado.
• Further develops curriculum and maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Demonstrates exceptional instructional delivery.
• Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students.
• Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Shows empathy and understanding of students.
• Develops, with parents and students, a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
• Assesses student performance frequently and objectively.
• Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Promotes accountability for students.
• Communicates consistently and effectively with students and parents.
• Serves in Advisory role in a manner consistent with PPAS' policies and procedures.
• Continues intellectual and professional development.
• Follows policies established by the PPAS Board of Directors and administration.
• Participates in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance PPAS outside of instructional hours, such as extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and/or enrollment process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.A/B.S, or higher, required in the specific content area (e.g. B.A. in History or related field when applying for a Social Studies position).
• Must meet the requirements of a Highly Qualified teacher as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience in and knowledge of charter schools.
• Passion for the arts in education.
• Experience with using technology in the classroom.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.