Third Grade Teacher

Sheridan School District No. 2 - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Fort Logan Northgate is seeking a 3-5th Grade Teacher who has experience working with second language learners and at-risk populations. This position is for the 24/25 school year and is probationary unless the selected candidate is hired after the first student day. Per Master Agreement, when a position is filled after the opening of school by an individual who was not employed by the District in the previous school year, that employee will receive a one-year temporary contract.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s)
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students
• Plan effective use of class time
• Responsible for planning and implementing instruction in 4th grade content with an emphasis on reading instruction, literacy, mathematics and academic language development
• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement
• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners
• Modify instruction to meet student needs
• Communicate effectively with learners
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction
• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction
• Communicate effectively student progress to student and parent/guardian
• Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction
• Maintain necessary student records
• Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned
• Responsible for assessing students' progress, analyzing results and planning appropriate instruction based on observations in order to meet individual needs of students in your classroom
• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior
• Establish conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership and citizenship
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning that includes well-defined and clear processes and procedures that will allow students to achieve at high levels
• Participate in professional growth opportunities
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado
• Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals and priorities
• Demonstrate a concern for students' health and safety
• Stay within department budget
• Active participation in team level and school wide professional learning community to collect, analyze, plan instruction and evaluate growth of students on a continuous basis
• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures and any other rules, regulations or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrations
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies

Requirements

• Teachers must hold a valid Colorado License

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher required from an accredited university or college
• Hold an endorsement in the subject area appropriate for assignment
• Hold authorization level appropriate for assignment
• Pass an approved content exam in subject area
• Hold 36 semester hours in assigned subject area

Benefits

• Eligible for district health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits
• Qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave
• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
• District contributes 21% in addition to employee contribution