INNOVATION INSTRUCTOR, HOURLY - 6TH-8TH GRADE

Teaches Smart Lab (Creative Learning Systems Curriculum) and library skills to a diverse student population following District standards-based curriculum.

About the role

DPS offers a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Responsibilities

• Helps students develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities through group interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Plans, organizes, and produces student demonstrations of learning created in the Smart Lab throughout the school year.
• Supports students and staff with library checkout.
• Monitors, supervises, and enforces rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to Smart Lab curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements; communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and technology, and adjusts teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
• Supports teachers with Project-Based Learning units.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years experience managing a highly-individualized classroom.
• Experience with library systems and STEAM learning.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with technology endorsement preferred.
• Commitment to lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Belief in and support for all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Pay

Salary Range: $34.73 - $41.67 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• PERA Retirement.