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20 Apr
2022
Teacher Humanities (English Language Arts/Social Studies)
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
AIAD teachers create and implement relevant and meaningful curriculum through innovative teaching methods. AIAD Humanities (English Language Arts/Social Studies) teachers will be responsible for building each student’s foundation for English Language Arts and Social Studies using a variety of instructional methods nested in culturally competent approaches, including land-based, project-based and problem-based learning as well as collaborative student-led discussions, group learning strategies and differentiated learning modifications/extension that promote academic achievement for all students.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver culturally competent, rigorous Tier 1 instruction in middle school and/or 9th grade Humanities via AIAD’s integrated English Language Arts/Social Studies curriculum in a block schedule format;
- Conduct Tier 2 reading and writing interventions;
- Teach at least one elective course;
- Use strength-based restorative classroom practices that foster resiliency and success for students;
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop middle school and/or 9th grade Humanities lesson plans and learning activities that fit within AIAD’s integrated curriculum;
- Participate in weekly professional development through a student-centered professional learning community format;
- Develop strong relationships with parents and students, creating investment in school culture and academics;
- Work collaboratively with partner teachers and staff (fellow Humanities teacher, STEAM teacher, Lakota/Dineh Culture & Language teachers and school staff) to create consistent structures and systems;
- Maintain required administrative records, for example: student attendance, evaluation, report cards, and student data;
- Implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP), monitor and report on students’ progress toward their academic and career readiness goals, as noted in their IEP as aligned with the instructor’s content area.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess Colorado Teaching Licensure and/or endorsements in the subject areas that s/he will teach and/or hold at least a BA or higher in a relevant subject area;
- Possess at least Year-One English Language Acquisition (ELA) qualification or is willing to acquire this qualification within one year of hire;
- Has minimum of 2 years classroom experience;
- Has strong content knowledge in literacy and History/Social Studies, especially as it pertains to reading, writing, speaking, and listening across the subject areas of History, Social Studies, and other Humanities subjects;
- Has experience developing and implementing differentiated curriculum and learning objectives for a wide range of learners;
- Has experience and/or strong understanding of how to design culturally competent learning experiences;
- Has experience integrating technology and artistic expression into instruction and student learning experiences;
- Possess deep understanding of what it means to live as part of a marginalized group of people;
- Possess great relationship skills and high emotional intelligence.
STRONGLY PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND DISPOSITIONS:
- Loves teaching middle/high schoolers;
- Demonstrate a deep commitment to decolonized mindsets and practices;
- Has experience in project-based, problem-based learning experiences using integrated approaches;
- Has experience with cooperative learning techniques to enhance collaboration skills among students;
- Possess collaborative skills and a willingness to work with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community;
- Possess desire to learn and grow, and is open to feedback from instructional leaders and colleagues;
- Demonstrate willingness to be involved in community activities and events outside of typical school hours.
