Spanish Teacher- 26/27 SY, Parker, CO - Stroh Campus

About the role

Leman Classical School seeks a Spanish Teacher for the 26/27 School Year at the Stroh Campus. The mission is to offer a rigorous, classical education based on Western culture, fostering independent and critical thinkers.

Responsibilities

• Instruct scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making.
• Create daily lesson plans and participate in professional training sessions.
• Meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data.
• Work with grade level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and form common unit assessments.
• Establish clear objectives and identify standards to be taught for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework; implement and maintain scholar data books.
• Prepare and administer common unit assessments to monitor scholar progress and achievement.
• Confer with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and behavior.
• Prepare and implement interventions for scholars requiring extra help.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, and guide scholars in learning from those activities.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results with Administration.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, scholar organizations, and academic contests.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado or other state Teaching Certificate.
• Preference for applicants holding an Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Colorado Teaching Certification CBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Shurley English language arts program that covers grammar and composition -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado or other state Teaching Certificate.
• Preference is that applicants hold an Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Colorado Teaching Certification CBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Skills

• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Shurley English language arts program that covers grammar and composition -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Benefits

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package including:

• Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan.
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts on services and products.