Kindergarten Teacher (INR)

About the role

This position involves designing and delivering learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The role also includes organizing and facilitating the learning process, participating in a community of learning, evaluating student progress, and collaborating with colleagues and families.

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

• License as a professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area.
• Experience in organizing and facilitating the learning process using a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
• Experience in participating in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students.
• Experience in evaluating student progress, making appropriate adjustments, and communicating student progress.
• Experience in collaborating, reflecting, and growing to improve learning opportunities for students.

Qualifications

Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Ability to foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners.
• Ability to engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting teaching for the benefit of all students.
• Ability to collaborate with families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
• Ability to integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.
• Ability to establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to model and promote effective communication.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
• Ability to respond to a complex, dynamic environment.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession.
• Ability to assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provide reports as required.
• Ability to comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements.
• Ability to ensure that students are supervised at all times.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students.
• Ability to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Ability to instruct, assess, and differentiate for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Ability to make provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
• Ability to manage materials and supplies.
• Ability to model appropriate conduct at all times.
• Ability to perform duties as directed by supervisors and administrators.
• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as directed.
• Ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s).
• Ability to respond as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
• Ability to use and integrate technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
• Ability to use effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to reflect about professional practice to improve teaching and learning.

Benefits

Full-time - Regular

Pay

$52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Schedule

37.5 Hours Per Day 7.5 hour(s) per day