Science Teacher (Biology and Astronomy)

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

• Design and deliver learning experiences aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards
• Organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and technology
• Participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for student success
• Evaluate student progress and make appropriate adjustments
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to improve learning opportunities for students
• Create and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines, emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of all students
• Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning
• Achieve proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Provide feedback and use results to inform planning and instruction
• Use appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Set high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Model and promote effective communication
• Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provide reports as required
• Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices
• Maintain 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
• 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)
• 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
• Reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Requirements

The incumbent must have a Bachelor's degree and meet subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements. A Master's degree and willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes is an additional preferred qualification for all High School licensed instructional staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements
• Willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes (preferred)

Skills

• Adapting to changing technologies
• Effective communication
• Creating, accessing, inputting, retrieving, and manipulating information in various software systems
• Establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
• Following oral and written instructions
• Greeting and interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Managing simultaneous demands and setting clear priorities
• Working independently without direct supervision
• Communicating effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Using computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Using effective conflict resolution
• Reflecting about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Benefits

• Full-time - Regular
• Benefits eligibility for full-time employees

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