Teacher, High School Social Studies

Position

Teacher, Social Studies (High School)

Location

8990 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 -North Valley School for Young Adults

Pay Range

Licensed Salary Schedule; $63,301 - $128,842 Annual Salary

CALENDAR

190 Days

Reports To

School Director/Principal

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Social Studies endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Special Education, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education and/or Reading Specialist preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework*
• Experience serving at-risk populations, either at an AEC or a Title I school, is preferred

Job Responsibilities/Requirements

• Design differentiated instruction and support at-risk learners with instructional best practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement wraparound support for students.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and an understanding of trauma informed care.
• Support and implement post-secondary planning & career guidance with students in an advisory setting.
• Support students with strategies to build resiliency, improve executive functioning and develop work habits and skills.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding students' academic and social emotional needs.

Collaborative Processes And Guidance Systems Development

• Participate in MTSS, Instructional Design Teams (PLCs), Instructional Leadership Team and other collaborative groups that promote student success.
• Collaborate to ensure all internal and external documentation and communication processes are effective.
• Consistently develop and maintain professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues in support of students.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing conditions.

Assessment/Data Responsibilities

• Actively participate in analyzing student achievement data to inform instruction and support systems.
• Organize and maintain up-to-date data in a student-friendly format.
• Follow school and district expectations for student assessment, including administration of local and state assessments.

Training

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees.