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Teacher - Science (Temporary)

Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Denver, CO · 3 wk ago
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About the role

Location: Thornton, CO. Job Code: 130020. Position Type: Replacement – Temporary. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion. The district puts students first and supports its mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: A teacher will perform effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.

Internal Candidates Only: Voluntary transfers that occur fifteen working days before the start of the school year and until the end of the school year shall happen once the position being vacated has been filled, for a duration of no more than four weeks. This four week time period could be adjusted in consultation with the educator, current and receiving supervisor and with approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Association President.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
  • Create positive educational climate for students to learn in
  • Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
  • Participate in ongoing training sessions
  • Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year
  • Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
  • Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
  • Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning
  • Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
  • Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
  • Prepare and distribute parent communications
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years old

Qualifications

  • Criminal background check required for hire
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a valid Colorado Educator License within 30 days of hire
  • Must possess the required license and endorsement
  • If highly qualified by content test or semester hours, with no endorsement: applicant must possess a Colorado educator license with a passing score on a CDE approved content test or 24 semester hours in specific core content classes as determined by Human Resources
  • Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or (

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