.5 Academic Support Teacher

About the role

This position is located at Chinook Trail Middle School and will begin on 07/24/2026. The estimated start date is 08/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area.
• Organizes and facilitates the learning process using a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
• Participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students.
• Evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress.
• Collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.) meeting subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
• Colorado Department of Education Teacher License: Initial or Professional.
• Mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary, an expert in literacy and mathematics, and knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary, has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert.
• 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.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and 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 uses 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Compensation Range: $52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 18.75
• Hours Per Day: 3.75 hour(s) per day
• Number Of Days Per Year: 183 Days M-F
• Benefits Eligibility: Part-time - Regular
• Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt