1. Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students will grow, on average, 1.25 years in math and reading. Pre-K students will grow on average for 1 year.
2. 50% of 3rd to 5th-grade students will read a million words.
3. 3rd-grade through 5th-grade students taking CMAS will score an average of 45 % on track for the next grade level with 10% scoring exceeding expectations.
4. At least 90% of students who start at RMP, stay at RMP.
5. Teacher retention will be at least 85%.

Legacy Academy is a tuition-free, K-8 charter school serving families from several communities in Elbert and Douglas counties. Our enrollment is approximately 400 students. Legacy has a technology focus and is looking for individuals to join our innovative team.  We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2022/23 school year. This teacher needs to be proficient in their content area(s), willing to maintain and enrich their expertise, and possess a strong desire to integrate technology in the classroom.

Legacy Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Mission alignment: Legacy Academy’s mission is to guide students in developing their individual character and academic potential by providing opportunities for collaborative learning and hands-on experiences through the continuous surveying of modern technology, science, arts, and extracurricular activities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Willingness and ability to innovate the educational process utilizing the resources of the school environment, along with a desire to find new and innovative methods to continually improve the educational experience for our stakeholders. 

• Team orientation:  Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community characterized by team planning, participating fully in professional development, and engaging in an ongoing exchange of ideas while also accepting and communicating clearly the decisions of the team.
• Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement for the betterment of Legacy students and staff.

Responsibilities:

• ability to work with and adapt to current technology innovations
• implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences 
• identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and educational needs
• assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
• maintaining special education documentation using Frontline (formerly Enrich)
• provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• collaborates effectively with both Special Education and General Education teachers to enhance the instructional environment
• models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
• monitor and evaluate student progress 
• facilitate the IEP process through timely and effective communication with teachers, parents, administrators, and special services team members
• maintain privacy of student records and information 

Job Qualifications:           

Meet highly qualified status and hold a valid Colorado teaching certificate. A Master’s degree in special education is preferred. Must be able to perform all teaching responsibilities as assigned, have strong classroom management skills, and strong content knowledge.  

Reports to:  Principal / Assistant Principal/Dean of Students

Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 Based on experience and qualifications

View Job Description Here

Information specific to this position:

• Salary: $96,569 – $133,265/ yr*
• Percentage: 100%
• Work calendar days: 260 days
• Duration of position: Ongoing

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities.  We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply! 

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, please contact hr@psdschools.org.  For accommodation request regarding testing or interviews, you must contact the Risk Management Department at kbennett@psdschools.org at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date. 

Warren Village is actively seeking an energetic, passionate and skilled Early Learning Childhood Teacher
Warren Village is a mission driven “learning organization” that is founded on six core values
(collaboration, integrity, inclusion, accountability empowerment, and excellence) driving our culture and work. Utilizing a Two-Generation (2Gen) approach, Warren Village empowers disadvantaged single parents to regain self-esteem, reconnect to the community, and ultimately reclaim a productive place in society.
We are looking for creative, critical thinking people who believe that you can learn from failure and improve outcomes through reflection; creating opportunities for those most disadvantaged in our community to improve their lives.
The Warren Village Learning Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in a comprehensive, high quality early learning environment. Our Learning Center has a 4-star program quality rating by Colorado Shines. Our teaching teams are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment that helps foster the development of the whole child. Warren Village places a strong emphasis on teacher training and application of Conscious Discipline®, an innovative social-emotional learning and classroom management program designed to give teachers the discipline skills they need to
address the emotional and social issues of children.
Essential functions:
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
• Development of professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood
education
• Develop and maintain cooperative and respectful relationships
• Supervision and management of young children:
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Maintain classroom and general building appearance.
Minimum Requirements:
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood education or a related field; a minimum of five classes in early childhood education, with at least one course being an introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
• Three years of experience working with children ages infancy to five years.

Salary & Benefits: $19.30 – $25.10 per hour DOE. Attractive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as flexible spending accounts, company paid Life and LTD insurance, a childcare discount in our fully accredited Early Learning Center, a matching 403(b) retirement plan and a generous sick time/PTO package.

Organization is closed one week during winter holidays and one week during 4th of July (paid) to employees.

$500 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

$115,000 – $126,000 annually

We offer an attractive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off as well as a retirement plan through PERA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Superintendent, this position is responsible for all financial matters for the district.  This position performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative, and technical finance, accounting and budgetary functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems.  This position serves as a member of senior management carrying out school board goals and directives, developing internal policy and guiding interdepartmental initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

1. Serves as the district’s Budget/Finance Officer.Administers operating policies and procedures of the department.Plans and coordinates department activities to accomplish the work goals and objectives established for the department.Meets with subordinates to review, evaluate, and revise work programs and activities 
2. Develops the budget and financial strategies and reviews these with the board and superintendent 
3. Manages the day-to-day budget and financial management activities of the department.Develops and reviews revenue estimates for all funds using various analytical and forecasting techniques 
4. Manages the cash management and investment of district revenues.Monitors and selects appropriate investment vehicles.Obtains and analyzes information regarding rates of return, evaluates alternative approaches to investments.Manages the district’s daily cash flow and banking contracts.Communicates with investment advisors and decides appropriateness of investments from various alternatives 
5. Coordinates work for the completion of the district’s annual financial reporting as required by Department of Education guidelines.Prepares and monitors the work plan for completing the audit.Coordinates and schedules audit with independent auditors and finance department staff 
6. Reviews and approves check requests for budget adherence, timeliness, appropriate period, account and department correctness and appropriate approval 
7. Reviews and approves purchase orders for budget adherence, account and department correctness, appropriate approval and adherence to bid requirements 
8. Assumes a major role in developing and administering mill levy and bond revenues approved by Elizabeth voters. 
9. Applies for and administers Best Grant revenues and expenditures. 
10. Attends and participates in board meetings 
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent 
12. Serves as a member of task forces, committees, and teams as assigned

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Responsible for the daily supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; Director of Food Services, and Director of Transportation. 

EDUCATION MINIMUM

Requires at minimum the completion of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.  Master’s degree preferred but not required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Requires progressively responsible financial administration experience, which includes management and supervisory experience in a growing organization. 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION

None required

CPA preferred

Overview:

Colorado Early Education Network (CEEN) is a federally funded, non-profit organization that is geared towards supporting children’s growth in a positive learning environment by providing early learning and development opportunities, health and physical development services, as well as promoting family well-being through continued education and strengthening parent-child relationships.

We are looking to bring in motivated, experienced Preschool Teachers who take pride in their work with children, and are passionate about creating an engaging classroom atmosphere for preschool-aged children from low-income families while engaging with the local community.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.89 – $21.10 per hour

New Hire Signing Bonus: If hired on by October 1^st, a $300 sign-on bonus will be awarded after 60 days of continuous employment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a classroom team consisting of 1 Teacher, 1 Assistant Teacher, and 1 part-time Program Aide.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and developmentally appropriate activities for your students, which can range from nature walks to hands-on science experiences.
• Develop individual lesson plans for each child as well as document their progress towards their unique goals.
• Maintain a productive and appropriate classroom environment by following the Head Start Performance Standards as well as the Colorado Office of Early Childhood Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.
• Provide a safe and inviting classroom atmosphere through the establishment of positive and productive relationships with families and children.
• Encourage the involvement of children’s’ families in Head Start programs through home visits as well as parent-teacher conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 910 clock hours of verified experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; ORa baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework* (30 ECE credits) equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 910 clock hours of verified experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; OR
• An associate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and coursework* (15 ECE credits) equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 910 clock hours of verified experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; OR
• A current professional Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in the area of Elementary Education, ECE, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist.

Benefit Summary:

Health Insurance:

• Choice of 3 flexible plans
• CEEN pays a portion of the premiums each pay period
• Vision and dental coverage
• Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• 24-Hour crisis hotline
• Telephonic work/life resources
• Online resources
• Work/Life consultations for both Financial/Legal and Child/Elder Care
• Free Healthy lifestyle programs
• Access to a wellness coach

Mental Health Resources:

• Mental Health Contractors
• UNC Psychological Services

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1200/year for an AA degree
• Up to $2400/year for a BA degree
• 4 ECE classes for every Program Aide – Paid for by CEEN
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

Due to a Head Start Program Mandate, all staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-10 and submit a copy of their vaccination card or their medical exemption request to Human Resources prior to their first paid day of employment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greeley, CO 80631: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Overview: 

This is a 42-44 weeks per year center-based; non-exempt; 40 hrs. per week position. For the Summer Months: Staff choose to either work during the summer (year-round work while the schools are closed) at the Main Office; or some staff choose job-attached summer furlough with unemployment benefits to be home with family.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.43 – $17.94 per hour

New Hire Signing Bonus: If hired on by October 1^st, a $300 sign-on bonus will be awarded after 60 days of continuous employment.

Location: 2 positions in Greeley, Colorado; and 1 position in LaSalle, Colorado

Responsibilities:

• This position works in the center office of a licensed Head Start or Early Head Start center. This position works in collaboration with the Center Director (called a Site Education Manager) to support and provide services to families with children enrolled in the Head Start and Early Head Start centers.
• This position recruits, supports and assists families as they identify and meet goals through a center-based, family-oriented case management modelfor developing and carrying out the program Family Partnership Agreements.
• This position also includes responsibility for all children’s files, enrollment/applications. This position must be able to maintain complete, current and accurate paperwork in each child’s central file and proficiently utilize an online database software to enter all data in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recruits prospective families and assists with enrollment process; ensures Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) subsidies eligibility (for Early Head Start).
• Responsible for monitoring and compliance with applicable local, state and federal rules, regulations and standards. Responsible for adherence with all Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required; AA degree preferred in ECE, Family Development Studies, or related field (with 15 ECE Credits).
• Minimum of two years of experience in a Social Work or Human Services or a related human services field with case management experience.
• Must be committed to completing the Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire–the course is presented and paid for by CEEN Head Start during work hours.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

Benefits:

• Promotion to larger center and tenure-based pay increases
• Employer Sponsored Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Sponsored 401K Match
• Vacation, illness, and paid personal time off (9-11 days per year); additional vacation time is accrued after employed for two years.
• Paid holidays (9-11 per year); after employed for two years, two weeks paid during Winter School Break.
• Workplace wellness initiatives
• College coursework reimbursement for AA degree
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Family services case management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English proficiently? (Required)
• Spanish as well as English? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

The Warren Village Learning Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in a comprehensive, high quality early learning environment. Our Learning Center has a 4-star program quality rating by Colorado Shines. Our teaching teams are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment that helps foster the development of the whole child.  Warren Village places a strong emphasis on teacher training and application of Conscious Discipline®, an innovative social-emotional learning and classroom management program designed to give teachers the discipline skills they need to address the emotional and social issues of children.

$18.72 – $23.28 DOE

Basalt High School is Seeking a Science Teacher to teach Chemistry, River Ecology and Biology
Description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills and competence in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics; develops students skills and abilities in scientific methods and problem-solving, as well as an understanding of the application of science in the solution of practical problems.

Essential Functions

–  Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.

–  Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.

–  Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

–  Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

–  Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.

–  Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.

–  Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

–  Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.

–  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

–  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

–  Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

–  Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

–  Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

–  Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

–  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

–  Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).

–  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

–  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

–  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

–  Ability to organize and coordinate work.

–  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

–  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

–  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications 

–  State Certification as a Science Teacher or as required for position.

Education: 

–  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

–  Masters Degree preferred.

Experience: 

–  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Pay Range 

$50,000 to 71,895 **Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.  Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average – 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8 

Basalt High School seeks a full-time Spanish teacher, starting in the fall of 2022.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic record. The ability to teach AP level classes is desirable. More important is having a passion for teaching freshmen. We do not see teaching as a popularity contest but we accept that only teachers who are able to connect powerfully with students, who can engage them and be persistently, non-possessively warm, are fitted for this work.

Teaching is not a one-person performance. Commitment to collaboration with colleagues is essential. We are persuaded by Ron Edmonds, who said in the mid-1970s: “We can, whenever and wherever we choose, successfully teach all children whose schooling is of interest to us. We already know more than we need to do this. Whether we do it or not must finally depend on how we feel about the fact that we have not done it so far.”

Pay Range 

$50,000 to 71,895 **Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.  Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs. 

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average – 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8 

High School Physics/Physical Science Teacher

Elizabeth High School has an opening for a science teacher.  Primary courses taught will be physics and forensic science.

$37,502 – $56,438
We offer an attractive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off as well as a retirement plan through PERA.

Qualifications:

• A current CDE license (or ability to obtain) with appropriate endorsements in secondary science education
• Ability to effectively deliver pertinent curriculum with emphasis on physics and physical science
• Passion and expertise to work with high school students
• Ability to work collaboratively within a strong department team and faculty

Job Description:

This is a full-time position beginning in August 2022 and is open until filled.  The science department offers core and elective classes for grades 9-12 with a range of levels.  Teachers in the science education department specialize in content areas but support each other across the curriculum.  A typical schedule generally includes two to three preparations.

Do you cultivate students’ curiosity, growth and performance?  Do you possess strong instructional pedagogy?  Do you demonstrate strong social and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency?  If so, Aspen Academy has amazing full and part time opportunities available!

We live and model the community’s values in thought, word and deed to students, colleagues and parents and the larger community. We are palpably committed to, supportive and co-leaders in the achievement of Aspen Academy’s vision and mission.

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

If not for life, then what are we learning for?  At Aspen Academy, we look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our academics, partnered with a focused leadership development sequence, prepare students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

Diversity and inclusion are core to Aspen Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.  Every member on our team enriches our community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and thrive because of it. Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and promotes affirmative action. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.

If this inspires you, please apply to join our team.

 Summary of Responsibilities

 Teach assigned classes.

• There is little to no planning responsibility in this role.
• Maintain a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported.
• Integrate technology into daily classroom teaching and student learning.
• Full use of school prescribed instructional methodologies including Individualized Education based on student interest assessments and ability levels in each subject, Socratic Instruction, Inquiry Based Instruction, Contextual Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, and Flexible Grouping.
• Reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom.
• Fulfill assigned monitoring duties (i.e., recess, lunch duty, etc.).
• Promote and maintain a supportive and positive relationship with all students and families you serve.
• Actively participate in the school’s professional development programs.

• When not in subbing, complete assigned administrative projects and tasks.

 Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to analyze data and use data to inform decisions and/or instruction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Committed to working with a diverse student population.
• Proficient use of computer software, Google and learning management systems (Canvas preferred).
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve both in and out of school.
• Model and reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit consistently throughout the school environment.
• Grant permission for a credit check and criminal background check.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work in person/in the school building. Ability to speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

 Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Required: four-year degree from an accredited College.
• Preferred: postgraduate degree, teaching credential or license.
• 1-5 years of elementary (or lower school) and/or middle school classroom experience.

Compensation Package:

Aspen Academy offers an excellent compensation package including health, dental, 403(b) with matching and more; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development; and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive administrators.

Salary Range: Starting $38,307 – $55,696 (based on education & experience)

Applicants are also invited to visit the Aspen Academy’s website (www.aspenacademy.org) to learn more about the school and its program.

Join Aspen Academy’s pool of substitutes for the 22-23 year!  Aspen Academy was selected by our employees as the Denver Business Journal’s Best Place to Work.

We live and model the community’s values in thought, word and deed to students, colleagues and parents and the larger community. We are palpably committed to, supportive and co-leaders in the achievement of Aspen Academy’s vision and mission.

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Is this you?

• You cultivate students’ curiosity, engagement, growth and performance in academic, intellectual, social and emotional domains.
• You are a competent, compassionate, creative, dedicated and enthusiastic professional. You are committed to growth and improvement.
• You possess strong instructional pedagogy, a habit and practice of continual personal and professional growth, and both curiosity and expertise in the content to be taught.
• You are an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Your strengths include time, organization and project management; and you demonstrate strong social and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency.

If this describes you, we can’t wait to meet you!

At Aspen Academy, we prepare students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from outstanding high schools.  We are committed to providing an intentionally diverse student body with an outstanding liberal arts education within the framework of an individualized education; character, leadership and entrepreneurial development; and service learning.

If not for life, then what are we learning for?  We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our academics, partnered with a focused leadership development sequence, prepare students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

Diversity and inclusion are core to Aspen Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. Every member on our team enriches our community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and thrive because of it. Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and promotes affirmative action. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.

If this inspires you, please apply to join our team of substitutes teachers.

Our Substitutes’ Responsibilities:

• Classroom Strategies and Behaviors: Communicating learning goals and feedback, establishing rules and procedures; helping students interact with new knowledge; helping students practice and deepen new knowledge; helping students generate and test hypotheses; engaging students; recognizing adherence to norms and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students; communicating high expectations for all students.
• Collegiality and Professionalism: Promoting a positive environment; promoting an exchange of ideas and strategies; promoting our school and its community’s development.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teaching credential or license, generalist or domain specific.
• 2 years classroom experience.
• Evidence of content mastery.
• Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including some evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

Compensation: $170-$190 / Day, commensurate with experience

North Routt Community Charter School (NRCCS) is looking for a highly qualified, highly motivated candidate to teach physical education to grades K-8 and lead Outdoor Education trips. Teacher candidates will instruct school-age students on healthy living, exercise and physical fitness including an element of social-emotional wellness in all lessons; lead students in outdoor adventure and investigations of the natural world; teacher with an emphasis on cooperation rather than competition; organize and supervise students during class activities; instruct students on proper exercise routines and technique and use norms to ensure emotional safety and to promote courage and risk-taking in intellectual and physical adventure.

Primary Responsibilities:  The following are examples of primary duties assigned to the PE/ Outdoor Education teacher. Other related primary duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Plan classroom activities for grades K-8 to motivate students
• Coach students individually or as a group
• Communicate with parents and other teachers about a student’s progress
• Lead an outdoor adventure program with support from staff that incorporates team-building, courage, and risk-taking activities in the natural world

Qualifications:

• Sense of humor and a high level of energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and spontaneity
• Teaching experience that is consistent with NRCCS’ educational philosophy
• Understanding of how to pinpoint each student’s strengths and weaknesses and then apply differential instructional practices to meet the diverse learning needs of each student
• Ability to manage student behavior in a caring, compassionate, effective manner
• Collaborative approach to working with children and adults

Experience: 

•  Bachelor’s degree or higher in related fields.
•  Current Colorado Elementary Teaching license (or ability to obtain one).

Benefits Summary: 

• Paid time off days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums.
• Voluntary retirement savings options(401K, 403B, 457B)
• Term Life insurance
• Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
• District Wellness Clinic
• PERA retirement program.

This is why you got into education! 

The STEAD School isn’t looking for folks satisfied with the traditional “teacher” role. InSTEAD, we are looking for culture-builders, relationship-builders, multiple-hat wearers, and those rare, passionate unicorns who embody the nobility of the teaching profession. Whether you call yourself a teacher, a Renaissance-ucator or an edu-preneur, the STEAD School is looking for “Founding Guides’ ‘ who want to co-create and co-vision side-by-side in partnership with both adults and adolescents. 

What is the STEAD School? 

The STEAD School is… 

• A community of people who consider themselves stewards of their environment. Through our work and studies, we aim to address complex food, health, environmental, and energy challenges that face the state, the nation, and the planet. We are pioneers (not settlers) and adventurer-seekers building an out-of-the-box high school! You will be part of an educational movement and community that tackles education with meaning, purposeful work, interconnectedness, and heads, hearts, and hands.
• A public, independent, 5 day-per-week charter school located in Reunion, serving a diverse demographic of students from all corners of the urban, sub-urban, rural communities of Northeastern Denver Metro, Brighton, Commerce City and greater Adams County. The STEAD School opened last year with our first cohort of Founding Guides and Founding 9th grade students. We are growing next year to add another team of second-year Founding Guides and a new class of 9th grade students as our current 9th years rise into their 10th grade studies.
• A problem-driven, project-based curricular model committed to a competency-based personalized learning philosophy that believes every student will reach proficiency.
• A marriage between Science, Technology, Environment, Agriculture, and Design within a well rounded, expansive and enriching family of creative, physical, artistic, musical, literary, and athletic pursuits.
• A team committed to building a community that is diverse and inclusive of all humans. As a school community, we believe that diversity increases our strength as a community. We are looking for educators who are authentic to who they are and want to share their true selves within our community. e strive to support student leaders on their journeys in becoming critical thinkers and risk takers who are prepared to disrupt systems. Our aim is to exemplify the best practices in the field of education and serve all students of our community to the best of our abilities. The STEAD School is committed to an intentional, ever-reflective, practice of diversifying our board and team.
• A small school with a BIG vision. Small class sizes with BIG ideas. Small on “schooling,” BIG on “learning.”

Who we are looking for 

The STEAD School is looking to hire adolescent-advocates and educators in all subject areas (math, science, social studies, English language arts, Art, Music, Foreign Language, Special Education) with the desire to equally: a) teach their “speciality,” b) share their talents & interests in other subjects, AND c) embrace the responsibility of a “generalist educator” by fostering the social and emotional health of adolescents. These are experts in shoring up the potential of young people until they can carry it fully for themselves into a future where they can realize the best version of who they were meant to be. Does such an adolescent advocate and educator exist? They do. We’ve seen them, we currently work with them. We’re searching for more of them. Is it you? 

The STEAD School is a growing community for people of all backgrounds and life experiences and inspired people – be they students, educators or partners – working together to address some of the world’s largest challenges. Diverse people, fully sharing their perspectives and experiences, interdependent on one another make this community inclusive, whole and healthy. With a reverence for adolescence, they make this community home for learners, leaders, visionaries, collaborators and environmental stewards.

Ideal candidates must have a reverence for the adolescent. In addition, ideal candidates must be trustworthy, innately-driven collaborators, have integrity, grit, conviction, a thirst for learning, a love for humanity, and a desire to share a mutual respect with adolescents. Ideal candidates model humility, healthy relationships and healthy risk-taking. The ideal candidate has great ideas, knows how to G.S.D., and has a desire to get dirty and wear boots to work. The ideal STEAD Founding Guide must be as much fun as they are professional! 

Denver Preschool Program’s (DPP) vision is that every child in Denver enters kindergarten ready to reach their full potential. Our mission is to increase access to quality early childhood education programs for all Denver children in their last year of preschool before kindergarten and, in collaboration with preschool providers across the city, to raise the level of quality preschool programming.

DPP is a nonprofit organization committed to constantly improving the early childhood education system by championing, funding, and increasing access to quality early childhood education opportunities for all of Denver’s young learners. Staff work collaboratively on shared goals while also executing in high quality and efficient ways on independent streams of work. We are a small staff with a big impact.

The Director of Communications and Engagement reports to DPP’s Chief Operating Officer and is a critical member of the DPP leadership team. They oversee and implement mission-critical work that identifies and empowers community partners, connects with families of young children, and reaches out to neighborhoods with the highest need and where DPP can make the greatest impact.

The successful Director of Communications and Engagement will be highly organized, have outstanding project management and communication skills, and be extraordinarily skilled in shifting seamlessly between providing strategic counsel and executing detailed, routine daily tasks. Ideal candidates will value the learning environment, manage teams with empathy and flexibility, and create an environment of learning, not perfection. This person must be a team player and eager to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for their work, and also know that with these high expectations also comes a healthy work-life balance.

The Director of Communications and Engagement’s primary responsibilities are to create an integrated and comprehensive strategic communications and engagement plan and then lead     and ensure effective collaboration across multiple facets of communications and outreach implementation. These facets include, but are not limited to: communications strategy; event promotion, coordination and execution; marketing and advertising; public relations; copywriting and content development; provider relations: website maintenance; early childhood education research; and social media strategy and platform management. They will also build connections with DPP’s customer service and enrollment teams and create communications strategies specifically geared towards families and preschool providers, and they will manage DPP’s partnership efforts to expand preschool capacity in Denver. The Director will be responsible for all reporting related to this engagement and tuition support.

Director of Business Services

Barone Middle School is seeking individuals with the ability to teach 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The District prefers a person with strong knowledge and understanding of standards-based education, with a willingness to work, or successful experience in a collaborative culture dedicated to using data to drive instruction, differentiation, and student learning.

Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 720 students in grades Pre-K through Twelve. The Middle School has approximately 170 students grades 6-8. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the middle school student. Professional involvement beyond the local level and successful teaching experience are desirable. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to “Excellence in all we do”.

Job Functions/Qualifications:

• Models ethical standards, continual growth, collaborative work, and care and concern for students, materials, and facilities.
• The Classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies.
• The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standards-based assessment, planning and instruction.
• The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
• The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
• Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, models of instruction.
• Other job duties as assigned. To view the full Job Description, click HERE.
• The District is willing to consider candidates for an Alternative Licensure Program.

The alternative teacher pathway allows districts to hire candidates with specific content knowledge and who hold an undergraduate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education to teach while completing the necessary teacher training based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards. Alternative teacher preparation programs vary in length from 1 year to 2 years (though special education generalist candidates may take a third year, if necessary). While serving as a teacher, alternative candidates put what they learn into practice immediately. Anyone who meets this criteria and is interested in teaching should contact the school district.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary negotiable based upon qualifications and experience
• Current salary schedule can be found here:

  MSD 22/23 Salary Schedule

• Fully paid health, dental and life insurance for the employee and $119 towards dependent health coverage.
• Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) member account with employer contribution of 21.4%.
• 11 personal/sick days
• Probationary Contract for 3 years
• Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School.
• Reimbursement of moving expenses; up to $1,000 for in-state moves, and up to $2,000 for out-of-state moves.

POSITION:  SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

LOCATION:  PLATTE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

SCHEDULE:  Board approved 2022-2023 academic calendar.  Starts August 1, 2022 – 200 days

SALARY:     Per Board approved 2022-2023 Licensed salary schedule.
Initial placement on salary schedule is based upon highest degree earned, college credits earned after highest degree earned, and up to 10 years previous experience in related field.
Annual pay is divided equally by 12 months and paid monthly on the last business day of the month.

BENEFITS:  Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan
Sick/Personal days earned at 1 day for every 20 days worked
Licensed Emergency Leave Bank
Full-Time employees are eligible for the District Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
 Free employee access to District indoor swimming pool, workout area, and District property that offers hiking, mountain cycling, and a disc golf course
Employee Bonus Program

The Platte Canyon School District is committed to creating meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all of our students are well-prepared for post-secondary success, as well as positive contributions to their chosen communities. Our student-centered approach to education includes high expectations for student achievement and growth, as well as strong physical development and social-emotional well-being. The District serves the mountain communities of Bailey, Pine Junction, Shawnee, and Grant.

Platte Canyon High School offers a small school setting with roughly 260 students nestled in the beautiful Platte Canyon just outside of Bailey, Colorado. Recently, Platte Canyon High School is consistently ranked in the top 15% of all public high schools in Colorado by The US News and World Report. PCHS provides an academically rigorous environment and our staff members excel in providing personalized instruction for all students. Our mountain community location provides a unique setting in which students can explore educational resources such as the North Fork of the South Platte River, as well as our outdoor classroom that is nestled at the edge of the Pike National Forest.

Qualifications:  

• Quality preparation in the area of school counseling.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling studies.
• Required Colorado license through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with appropriate endorsement in Special Services.
• Must be considered highly qualified by CDE professional standards.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Counselor assists students to understand themselves, to achieve to their capacity, and to make appropriate decisions through personal, educational, and guidance services in the following manner:

• Demonstrates a knowledge of and skill in the techniques of counseling.
• Assists students in becoming self-actualized and able to solve problems, make sound decisions, and accept responsibility for their decisions and the resultant consequences.
• Assists students in developing the skills in interpersonal relationships which will enable them to better relate to family, school peers, school adults and to society in general.
• Demonstrates vitality and enthusiasm (e.g. displays enthusiasm and vitality for counseling tasks).
• Assists students in dealing with personal social problems through individual and group counseling or through referral; also provides students and/or parents with appropriate information concerning special programs and/or referral agencies.
• Assists students in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses through providing appropriate appraisal information.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students’ and to resolve stduents’ individual educational needs.
• Demonstrates effective relations with students (e.g. displays warmth and understanding student viewpoints)
• Demonstrates effective staff relations with school staff (e.g. relates easily to other members of staff and is prepared to work in cooperation with others).
• Shows a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (e.g. accepts assigned responsibilities, and shows preparedness to take initiative).
• Assist administrators, students, teachers and parents by implementing comprehensive developmental counseling programs designed to help students develop their educational, social, career, and personal strengths and to become responsible and produce citizens.
• Responsible for student records and maintaining confidentiality of those records.
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication with the Board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents and the public in general.
• Adheres to Board policy and regulations.
• Serves as a positive liaison between the school and community (e.g. public relations).
• Supports student activities (e.g. promotes school spirit through attendance at events).
• Demonstrates ability to get results through teamwork.
• Demonstrates promptness in arrival at school, meetings and events.
• Participates in the writing of personal goals and objectives which demonstrate the ability to grow and develop professionally.
• Sets a positive example for students by showing good judgment in personal grooming, dress and demeanor.
• Coordinates and is responsible for all state and district mandated testing for the high school, including AP exams.
• Serves as the site assessment coordinator.
• Responsible for creating Four Year Academic (ICAP) Plans for all incoming Freshmen.
• Responsible for the creation of school schedule for upcoming year.
• Responsible for creating students schedules for the new year.
• Oversight of Career Center.

Application Procedure – apply online at www.plattecanyonschools.org

Salary Update

Who We Seek

1. Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students will grow, on average, 1.25 years in math and reading. Pre-K students will grow on average 1 year.
2. 50% of 3rd to 5th grade students will read a million words.
3. 3rd grade through 5th grade students taking CMAS will score an average of 45 % on track for the next grade level with 10% scoring exceeds expectations.
4. At least 90% of students who start at RMP, stay at RMP.
5. Teacher retention will be at least 85%.

Role Mission

Are you looking for a position where you can build your leadership skills while supporting other educators? Are you wanting to explore a path that leads to education administration and school leadership?  Do you enjoy working in an environment that values relationships and providing supports to help all students grow and achieve? This position is for you! Please apply to our lovely little school of 192 students and 17 certified staff at South Valley Middle School to be our next Instructional Coach.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH for South Valley Middle School in Platteville, CO

Qualifications:

1. Colorado Teaching License.
2. Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at elementary, middle school, or high school levels.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience implementing:

• •  Standards and assessments.
  •  Curriculum and research based instructional practices.
  •  Data driven decision making.

4. Knowledge of and experience working with adult learners, including effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Goals of Position:

1. To provide job embedded professional learning to enhance classroom instructional practices and raise the level of student learning and achievement.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: With guidance and assistance from the building principal assists other staff members to:

1. Utilize district approved curricula, assessments, programs, practices, and materials aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.
2. Apply research-based best practices and instructional strategies to support student learning.
3. Review, implement, and monitor course curriculum map, that includes the scope and sequence.
4. Create an environment that promotes instruction and learning.

Instructional Coaching: The Instructional Coach assists staff to grow professionally in a non-evaluative relationship with the goal of learning together to improve instruction and student achievement.

1. Provide coaching assistance through co-teaching, modeling, and peer observations.
2. Observe instruction regularly by creating and following a classroom observation schedule.
3. Provide specific feedback in a timely manner that is addressing the needs of the individual educator.
4. Assist the building principal with the planning and delivery of building-level professional development related to the school’s improvement plan.

Professional Responsibilities: The Instructional Coach exhibits a commitment to education as a profession, the district and school’s vision, mission, goals and values.

1. Demonstrate ethical behavior.
2. Adheres to, and follows Board policies.
3. Participate in professional growth opportunities and encourages others to do likewise.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, peers, administrators, parents, and community members.
5. Fulfill professional responsibilities outside of the classroom setting (i.e. act as school assessment coordinator, serves on district-level committees, assists with the District Induction Program, etc…)

Data Analysis:

• Gather and provide staff with data relevant to common, benchmark, and state assessments.
• Assist staff with analysis and interpretation of data in order to design effective instruction, monitor student achievement, and utilize interventions.
• Schedule and facilitate data meetings by creating necessary documentation such as agendas, minutes, tracking sheets, etc.
• Facilitate data feedback and reflection meetings by focusing on mastery of standards and instructional practices.

Salary:
https://www.wcsdre1.org/Downloads/GCBAGCBBE2%20Licensed%20Staff%20Salary%20schedule.pdf 

Category: District 
Date Posted: 07/05/2022
Location: Moffat County School District 
Date of Availability: August 2022

Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Curriculum Coordinator

Summary:  Under the direction of the Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of the district curriculum and the coordination of staff development.

Salary Schedule:   Certified salary schedule with additional 23 day stipend (Aug. 1 – June 15).  Starting $41,350 depending on education and experience.

Education and/or Experience:  Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificate, Licenses/Registrations:  Colorado Teaching or Administrator License

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned.

1. Reports regularly to the Superintendent and provides him/her with oral reports and / or written summaries regarding the status of curriculum and instruction.
2. Chairs and assists the Superintendent in a systemic review and comprehensive assessment of curriculum and instructional programs.
3. Assists in the development of Common / Formative Assessments that align with curriculum adoption, revision and updates.
4. Works with the individual curriculum committees to assist them in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of PK – 12 curriculum.
5. Coordinates compliance with federal, state, and CDE content standards and legislated mandates.
6. Assists the Executive Director of Finance in the development of budgets for curriculum development and  evaluation, curricular resource purchases and staff training.
7. Works individually and collectively with staff to ensure that they are properly trained and know how to use district curriculum resources
8. Provides oversight of special projects as they relate to curricula and instruction.
9. Works with principals and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating grade level, departmental and collaboration meetings.
10. Provides staff leadership to ensure understanding of and promote the educational objectives of the district, and plans and administers relative district programs.
11. Directs creation of and edits for publication all curriculum guides and materials.
12. Has Knowledge in the READ Act and Literacy Program.
13. Serves as instructional leader, setting the tone and culture of the instructional staff.
14. Displays a high level of understanding of the conditions that promote quality teaching and learning, and articulates an informed and cohesive philosophy of learning and teaching.
15. Understands and clearly articulates the links between curriculum, assessment and pedagogy and demonstrates skills to promote, identify and evaluate the quality of school practice.
16. Encourages, develops and supports collaborative groups; actively participates in and contributes to teaching and learning teams in and between schools.
17. Implements high leverage strategies that align curriculum, teaching and learning, assessments and reporting.
18. Understands how best to develop systems to support students learning, development and behavior.
19. Demonstrates knowledge of and provides direction and support for the accomplishment of instructional, curricular, and program requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Benefits include: PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections.

Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule link below.  Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule.
MCSDSalarySchedule

Language Skills:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.  The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.  Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.

Application Process:  Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.  Apply online at www.moffatsd.org

 In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District.  Compliance Officer for Title IX – Jill Hafey, Superintendent, Renae Ogden, Executive Director of School Support and Personnel, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO  81625, 826-4249.

En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito. Renae Ogden, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6270, renae.ogden@moffatsd.org

Lake County is located two hours west of Denver in the heart of Colorado’s highest peaks at 10,200 feet. There are about 7,000 people in Lake County, and Leadville is the main city. Many adults commute to work in the service industry in nearby ski areas.  We have a strong history of mining, adventure recreation, and outdoor enthusiasm.

Lake County Elementary School consist of about 250 students from preschool – 2nd grade with four classroom teachers per grade.

Lake County Intermediate School consists of about 300 students in grades 3-6 with three classroom teachers per grade.

We are seeking elementary teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.

Salary Schedule link here.  $43,000 base pay!  Excellent benefits, too!

Reports To: Building Principal – Lake County Intermediate School (LCIS) Grades Third – Sixth  OR Lake County Elementary Principal (LCES) Grades Kinder-Second.

Length of Assignment: Academic year (179 teacher contract days, 164 student contact days (majority of teaching days are on a 4 day work week beginning in August and ending in June).  Academic Calendar link is here.

Primary purpose: Contributing to our EL Education School as part of our CREW involves teaching a dynamic, comprehensive curriculum throughout the day. Relationships, student-led learning, safety, and data driven instruction are fundamental components to helping each student grow to their capacity. We believe in providing a high quality, equitable education for every student in all of our classrooms. At Lake County Intermediate School, we hold our students to high academic and behavioral expectations and empower them to become the leaders of their own learning. As educators we are continuously growing and learning and a culture of feedback is important to our work.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Teaching a prescribed curriculum in: language arts (EL Education), mathematics (Eureka Math), phonics (HD Word), and social/emotional skills (Second Step)  
• Backwards planning as a collaborative team while maintaining an intentional focus on the standards and student achievement
• Designing and implementing science and social studies units
• Developing strong relationships with each student to foster a sense of Crew based on mutual trust and respect
• Adhering to the LCIS Common Content Expectations and Learning Environment Expectations
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction
• Developing intervention groups based on data and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports
• Providing differentiated instruction based on linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs and providing comprehensible instruction for all students
• Communicating with parents through conferences, email, notes, and in-person to discuss students’ progress
• Developing READ plans and contributing to IEP development, as needed
• Collaborating with peers to identify and support the needs of the whole child 
• Documenting learning through documentation panels and student portfolios
• Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Administering interim assessments and standardized tests in accordance with testing programs (STAR, NWEA CMAS)
• Maintaining professional competencies by participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Professional Development (PD), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Staff Meetings, and other collaborative teams for the benefit of the school  

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university
2. Colorado Teaching License
3. Demonstrated competency in the classroom
4. Strong interpersonal skills and computer proficiency
5. Experience with students who are Multilingual

Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer

ELL teacher at South Valley Middle School in Platteville, Colorado.

This is a district that values relationships and maintains a small class size of 18:1. South Valley has 192 amazing students and 17 certified staff. ELL classes range from 4-8 students.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Instructional Facilitator 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives direct supervision from the Director of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

PRIMARY DUTIES – The following are examples of primary duties assigned to the position.   Other related primary duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Ensures alignment, consistency, and continuous improvement in all aspects of programming for emerging bilingual students.

2. Ensures emerging bilingual students are making adequate growth in English Language Development (ELD)  and in academic area

3. Models best practice instruction, designs and delivers professional development which develops educator effectiveness.

4. Provides constructive feedback and ongoing assistance to new and existing teachers during informal observations and walk-throughs.

5. Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and other instructional facilitators to identify instructional areas needing improvement/intervention; attends team meetings when necessary and leadership team meetings.

6. Develops, coordinates and facilitates new teacher orientation for new CLDE Team members, ELD Teachers, Spanish Literacy/Language Arts Teachers

7. Assists in determining the effectiveness of the district’s curriculum and instructional practices in meeting the needs of emerging bilingual students; assists the Director of CLDE with curricular initiatives or adoption.

8. Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of common formative language assessments.

9. Supports teachers and administrators in establishing results teams and data cycles, analyzing data and using data to inform decisions at the classroom and school level.

10. Partners with principals in supporting teachers and holding them accountable for program implementation and student achievement and growth.

11. Assists in the coordination and implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards.

12. Assists in the coordination and implementation of school and district goals as defined in the annual Culturally and LInguistically Diverse Education Program Reviews.

13. Mentors, coaches and provides professional development for teachers.

14. Keeps current regarding developments in bilingual education, English Language Development, the Translanguaging Pedagogy, curriculum, instruction and assessment and provides leadership and training to all staff.

15. Ensures the school adheres to policies and procedures for determining CLDE program eligibility, re-designation, monitoring and exiting.

16. Collaborates with the school CLDE teams in making scheduling decisions.

17. Works with problem solving teams to help determine the root cause and make appropriate placements into CLDE Instructional settings and/or Literacy Interventions for emerging bilingual students.

18. Assists schools in implementation of the Deliberation Process and helps teams distinguish student concerns as stemming from language difference or a learning disability.

19. Assists in supporting ELD Coaches with regularly scheduled professional development sessions to enhance coaching skills, ensure alignment with the schools’ and District’s CLDE goals, and to continuously improve practices.

20. Takes on several roles:  resource provider, data coach, emerging bilingual education specialist, mentor, facilitator, leader and catalyst for change.

21. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of CLDE; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Advanced Knowledge of

• Standards-based education

• Best practices in delivering effective instruction

• District and state assessment

• Using data to promote student achievement

• Best practices in teacher coaching and professional development

• Strategies, processes, implementation and facilitation of educator professional development

• Concepts, methods and techniques of developing and implementing goals, objective and programs

• Effective public speaking and presentation techniques

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation (SB 191, Read Act, etc.)

• Effective classroom management practices

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Modern office procedures and methods

• Effective aspects of coaching, mentoring and evaluating teachers

• Knowledge of google docs, sheets and forms

• Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation

• Experience and knowledge of CLDE, ELD and theories of Bilingual Education is required.

• Understanding of the WIDA Standards Framework, WAPTK, WIDA Screener and ACCESS is required.

• Demonstrated skills and success in providing the necessary supports in teaching content standards and incorporating appropriate language functions into product and process of instruction is necessary.

• Prior experience working with adults regarding instruction and assessment is recommended and understands adult development.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

• Positively and effectively advocates for the needs of emerging bilingual students and their families

• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Understands knowledge about change, uses data to drive decisions, and maintains a positive and productive culture.

Ability to:

• Deliver presentations to all staff and administrators

• Develop, recommend and implement District programs

• Analyze data to improve achievement

• Visit all school locations as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities

• Occasionally work during summer months, evenings and weekends

• Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports

• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES 

• Teaching experience in K-12 in CLDE programs: English Language Development and/or bilingual education programs

• Master’s degree required in content field associated with area of responsibility or related area, (preferred)

• Coaching experience preferred

• Project Management Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state laws affecting programming for emerging bilingual students

License or Certificate:

Possession of a Professional Teacher’s license from the Colorado Department of Education.
Holds endorsements in CLDE ESL or Bilingual

Administrators license preferred, but not required.

Pay Range

$81,408 to $94,476

**Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

STEM School Highlands Ranch Opening 

Position:  Secondary Computer Science Teacher (Full Time- 185 days/year)

Start Date: August 2022

Salary range: $43,680-$72,300 (See DCSD Salary Compensation Licensed General)

We believe:

1. Creating an environment of respect and success in an exponentially changing world.
2. Nurturing unlimited human potential.
3. Leveraging the power of collaboration through continuous inquiry and experimentation.
4. Optimizing resources and operations.
5. Impacting the world ethically and positively.
6. Relentlessly reinvent and adapt.

What we expect:

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect teachers to be agile learners who design thoughtful curriculum that ensures unlimited student engagement. 

What you can expect:

A community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation in order to nurture unlimited teacher and student potential.

Position Description: 

As a teacher, you will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment.

Position Requirements: 

• Plan and implement problem-based lessons based on state standards. 
• Create engaging lessons that integrate technology, science and engineering that also develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Ensure the success of all students by continually assessing student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress. 
• Provide accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students. 
• Collaborate with colleagues with the intent of deepening pedagogical content knowledge, improving teaching practices, and creating problem-based learning opportunities.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a valid state teaching license and highly qualified content knowledge/  Secondary CTE Engineering & Technology Endorsement
• 1 year experience preferred
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Google preferred

STEM School Highlands Ranch Opening 

Position: Secondary Sign Language Teacher (Half time)

Start Date: August 2022

Salary range: $24,080-$39,858 (See DCSD Salary Compensation Licensed Hard to Hire)

At STEM School Highlands Ranch we put innovation in the center of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. We are a K-12 free Charter School in the Douglas County School District located in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Don’t just read about our school; 

See what we do every day!  

We believe:

1. Creating an environment of respect and success in an exponentially changing world.
2. Nurturing unlimited human potential.
3. Leveraging the power of collaboration through continuous inquiry and experimentation.
4. Optimizing resources and operations.
5. Impacting the world ethically and positively.
6. Relentlessly reinvent and adapt.

What we expect:

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect teachers to be agile learners who design thoughtful curriculum that ensures unlimited student engagement. 

What you can expect:

A community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation in order to nurture unlimited teacher and student potential.

Position Description: 

As a teacher, you will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment.

Position Requirements:

• Plan and implement problem-based lessons based on state standards. 
• Create engaging lessons that integrate technology, science and engineering that also develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Ensure the success of all students by continually assessing student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress. 
• Provide accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students. 
• Collaborate with colleagues with the intent of deepening pedagogical content knowledge, improving teaching practices, and creating problem-based learning opportunities.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a valid state teaching license and highly qualified content knowledge
• Certified to teach American Sign Language 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Google preferred
• 1 year teaching experience preferred

MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14

MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – 0.5 FTE

POSITION:            .5 Director for Human Resources

LOCATION:            MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

405 EL MONTE PLACE

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO  80829

DISTRICT and COMMUNITY PROFILE:

District: Manitou Springs School District 14 serves approximately 1400 students from Preschool to 12th Grade who reside in the communities of Manitou Springs, Cascade, Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park, Crystal Park, and Cedar Heights. We serve over 400 “choice” students who come to our district from other locations in El Paso and Teller Counties.

Community: Manitou Springs is a small, mountain community to the west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  This historical, tourist town is scenically beautiful and a perfect spot if you love the outdoors, where people know and care about each other.  Manitou is a community where residents are long-term and support their local school district.  It’s a terrific place that’s “big enough” but “not too big.” https://manitousprings.org/. We are driven by our core values of Relationships, Deep Learning, and Opportunity as we serve our children and our communities.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY: The Director for Human Resources provides dynamic leadership for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and supporting staff. The Director will support the staffing and evaluation processes and provide oversight for personnel matters. The Director develops required reports and surveys and promotes positive and equitable workplace environments. The Director provides guidance regarding applicable state and federal laws, board policies, and personnel procedures and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Initial or Professional Principal or Administrator License: Colorado Department of Education
• Master’s degree
• A minimum of 3 years of PreK-12 educational experience
• A minimum of 3 years of school and/or district level administrative experience
  • Preferred 3+ years as a building principal, PreK-12 human resources administrator, and/or higher education resources administrator (supervised licenced and classified staff)
• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader (professional development/ curricular/program development/instructional delivery/pedagogy)
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining a positive, proactive, safe and innovative climate for students and staff
• Demonstrated experience in team-building (collaborative, kind, honest)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to all stakeholders in multiple ways
• Demonstrated success as someone who builds strong relationships with stakeholders

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Administers human resources policies, procedures, and practices as well as monitoring consistent, district-wide application (including mandatory reporting)
• Approves hire recommendations, staffing changes, and volunteer processes
• Develops and maintains job descriptions for all staff
• Develops, reviews, recommends, and evaluates human resources policies, procedures, and practices
• Acts as a liaison with colleges, universities, and other stakeholder groups for recruiting quality staff
• Directs and develops opportunities for interns, student teachers, and observation requests
• Directs and supervises Human Resources staff
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
• Ensures compliance with and equitable and fair administration of all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and practices
• Ensures non-administrative licensed staff requirements are met
• Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
• Develops strong systems for hiring and interview processes (i.e., interview teams, orientations, committee work, and Human Resources programs, position management)
• Monitors the performance of all licensed and classified substitute staff including recommendation for employment and substitute orientations
• Oversees in partnership with CFO all staff contracting and wage placement
• Promotes opportunities for staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
• Provides guidance to administrators and supervisors regarding personnel concerns
• Provides monitoring, guidance, and training to administrators and supervisors for recruitment, hiring, retention, and evaluation
• Provides monitoring, guidance, and training to administrators and supervisors for personnel-related laws, regulations, and policies
• Develops processes for internal and external mediation and conflict resolution.
• Provides problem solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
• Directs and supports investigations including allegations of harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, Title IX, and other claims of wrongful treatment of staff
• Supports the development, understanding, and respect for a culturally responsive work environment
• Works with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Chief Financial Officer in the student projection/planning/staffing process
• Works with the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer in the compensation and benefits area
• Serves as a member of the district leadership team and attends all meetings, including the preparation and presentation of reports as necessary
• Attends building leadership, staff, and/or parent/community meetings as necessary

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and members of the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Human Resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education licensing processes and qualifications
• Knowledge of personnel laws, policies, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of school-based processes and operations
• Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations
• Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes
• Proven successful supervisory experience
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, listening, and verbal communication skills

TERM OF

EMPLOYMENT:        July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (schedule TBD)

COMPENSATION:        Please see Administrator Salary Range on Salary Schedule

(on District Website)

TO APPLY:            Please submit an online application packet

Applications available at www.mssd14.org

POSTING DATE:        June 24, 2022

CLOSING DATE:        July 11, 2022

Manitou Springs School District 14 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status,  genetic information or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title I, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Dr. Elizabeth Domangue, Superintendent of Schools, Manitou Springs School District 14, 405 El Monte Pl., Manitou Springs, CO  80829, (719) 685-2024, edomangue@mssd14.org, or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S Dept of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294, (303) 844-2991.

MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14

MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                          SCHOOL COUNSELOR – HIGH SCHOOL  

LOCATION:                        MANITOU SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

401 EL MONTE PLACE

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO  80829

REQUIREMENTS:           

• Current valid Colorado license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Fingerprint/background screening required
• Create, Develop and Manage 504 plans
• Develop Parent and Family communication and engagement opportunities
• College & Career Planning: ICAP, Common Application, Naviance, Work-Based Learning, concurrent enrollment and NCAA requirements
• Experience with therapeutic intervention
• Experience with threat assessments
• Experience assisting with college search/application/scholarship process
• Experience with student schedule development: Master Scheduling and student based 4 year planning
• Other duties as assigned
             

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:             2022-2023 School Year (189-day contract)

SALARY:                                  See certified salary schedule (on website)

SITUATION:                          9 – 12 Counselor

TO APPLY:                             Applications available at www.mssd14.org

POSTING DATE:                  June 21, 2022

CLOSING DATE:                   Upon Placement of Suitable Candidate

Manitou Springs School District 14 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title I, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Dr. Elizabeth Domangue Superintendent of Schools, Manitou Springs School District 14, 405 El Monte Pl., Manitou Springs, CO  80829, (719) 685-2024, edomangue@mssd14.org, or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S Dept of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294, (303) 844-2991. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Marsha Weimer, Human Resources, 719-685-2028, mweimer@mssd14.org

Elizabeth High School Teaching And Counseling Opportunities

These are full-time positions beginning in August 2022. Elizabeth High School has a cordial, high-achieving student body. The community of Elizabeth is located in a beautiful area of the Palmer Divide among rolling hills and pine forests with views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. At an elevation of 6448 feet, Elizabeth is located 15 miles east of I-25 about 45 minutes southeast of Denver or northeast of Colorado Springs.

Teacher Compensation:  $37,502 – $56,938

We offer an attractive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off as well as a retirement plan through PERA.

Art Teacher

Business Teacher

English Teacher

Vocal Music Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Special Education Teacher

School Counselor – Compensation:  $53,500 – $65,500

Stargate Charter School is seeking an individual to serve as a Director of Finance.  This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of Stargate Charter School.The individual will advise the Executive Director of Operations, Executive Director of Academics and the school Governance Board on the financial and budget matters of the school while administering the finances in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The job responsibilities include directing and managing all finance functions involved with: accounting, budgeting, grants management, payroll, purchasing, risk management and facilities support. Acts as the liaison with the school Finance Committee. Responsible for monthly reports in support of financial reporting and transparency. Assists with long and short-range financial planning, advises on special projects, and provides analyses to support board and executive decision making.  This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Operations.  This position will supervise the staff accountant.

This is a 12 month, full time, benefited position with a salary range from $80,000 – $100,000 based on related experience.  Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off;  other optional benefits plans, like vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.) 

Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Our Vision Statement:  Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise all financial processes including:financial reporting, financial audit, banking, bond compliance, tax filing, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget while maintaining current knowledge of state and federal laws governing the control and distribution of public school finances.

• Maintain constant awareness of the school’s financial position and act to prevent possible issues.
• Manage and maintain the school’s financial software systems.
• Manage audit and internal control operations.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial and budget performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate activities of employees performing business/financial functions to include financial reporting, accounting, billing, payroll, budgeting, and other administrative duties.
• Serve as a member of the school administration team and advisor on short-term and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Participate in planning, development and implementation of  budgets, including debt management, and long range facilities management.
• Manage banking relationships and cash balances. 
• Provide effective management of the assets of the school by promoting internal controls and ensuring proper insurance coverage.
• Serve as a liaison/advisor to the school’s Finance Committee.
• Develop, prepare, manage and monitor department budgets.
• Create and deliver  financial presentations for monthly board meetings.
• Support school leadership on issues related to facilities, building purchases, leases, and repairs.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses, and Related Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in school business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proven financial management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of GASB and of GAAP principles.
• Advanced knowledge of budget preparation and control.
• Advanced knowledge and super-user of Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to promote and follow Governance Board policies, school policies, district policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to stay current with district and school policies standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:

• Operating knowledge of school and district information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within 2 months after entering position.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, email, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular,on site, attendance is required for this position.

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color,sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other basis prohibited by applicable law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Job Description

Company:      Mizel Museum

Location:        Denver, CO

Position:         Education and Outreach Manager

Are you passionate about bringing dynamic multicultural education to students and members of our local communities? Imagine doing what you love and making a meaningful impact at the same time. At the Mizel Museum, you have that opportunity. The Mizel Museum is an educational, nonprofit organization which combats discrimination and hatred through social justice and Holocaust education programs. We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate diversity and equality. Our programs, events, and exhibits address these issues by encouraging positive social change. We offer outstanding benefits and competitive wages.

Summary: The Education and Outreach Manager is responsible for outreach and educational programming. The ideal candidate is an innovative educator that will help in the coordination, scheduling, development, and oversight of high-quality programs that align with Colorado State Academic Standards. Fostering relationships with local schools and educators is a priority for this role to drive outreach and participation. The position requires a proactive, dedicated educator with experience in early childhood and higher education or substantial experience providing educational programs to audiences of all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement our social justice and Holocaust programs for K-12 and adult audiences
• Lead engaging educational programs for schools and community groups both digitally and in person

• Manage outreach strategy to build and sustain an extensive network of school and community partners

• Regularly assess Mizel Museum programs to meet the needs of teachers and schools
• Applies collaborative approach to the improvement of program offerings and participant experience
• Trains educators on programming and evaluates their performance

• Helps develop employees and drives educational impact

• Collaborates with communications staff to ensure proper marketing of programs

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in education and a minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• Passion for and experience in social justice and Holocaust education with a focus on culturally responsive teaching
• Outstanding writing, research, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and implement long- and short-term goals to meet strategic objectives
• Skilled at using independent judgement and expertise to deliver complex information to various audiences
• Highly proficient time management and multi-tasking skills
• Comfort working in hybrid, remote, and in-person team environments
• Must be a highly motivated, positive, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team player
• Experience in developing educational curricula preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish fluency preferred but not required

Hours and Salary:

$55,000 – $70,000. The candidate must be available Monday-Friday and may be required to work some evenings and weekends to support program activities. This position affords the ideal candidate the opportunity to work in the office as well as remotely.

Executive Director 

Job Title: Executive Director
Classification: FT/Salary Exempt
Reports To: AXL Academy Board of Directors
Salary Range:  $110,000-$130,000
For external hire only

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PERA retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave

About AXL Academy
Aurora Expeditionary Learning (AXL) Academy is a PK-8 Expeditionary Learning Charter Public School located in Aurora, Colorado. Founded in 2008, AXL strives to deliver academic achievement, character development and social equity by using an active instructional model and a strong school culture. AXL meets scholars where they are to engage, empower and help all scholars achieve. For more information, please visit www.axlacademy.org.

Position Overview:

Leadership:

• Enacting Mission and Vision: Maintain alignment between all programs and the overall vision, mission, and core values of AXL Academy.
• Organizational Leadership: Coach and develop AXL Administration to develop, maintain, and enhance all aspects of AXL Academy in alignment with schoolwide goals to ensure all can engage, empower and achieve. Supervises direct reports in a manner that promotes success, efficiency, and on-going development. This includes effective delegation; training, development, and support of staff; establishing performance requirements; and evaluating staff supervised.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Consistently plan for efforts to achieve the strategic outcomes of all aspects of organizational health and growth, including but not limited to systems to address achievement gaps and academics, social emotional health and development for all scholars, support services, organizational stability, and financial strength. Lead a professional learning community that focuses on building relationships along with curriculum and instruction as the primary drivers of student achievement and school culture. Maintain alignment between the school’s mission/vision and the policies and strategic direction of AXL Academy’s Board of Directors.
• Board Work: Report to the board and maintain a positive, working relationship with the Board. It is incumbent upon the ED to keep the Board informed of all financial and legal matters, and to work with board members on the various committees. The ED is expected to attend all committee meetings, within reason, and to share updates on the school and bring back recommendations from the committees to be implemented in practice.

Academic Achievement:

Academic achievement and growth is aligned to the AXL vision: Engage. Empower. Achieve. The Executive Director is responsible for fostering a spirit of engagement, empowerment and achievement for staff and scholars. This is accomplished by the following:

• Community Accountability: Foster a culture of accountability, high academic achievement and growth within the AXL community.
• Growth Mindset: Lead initiatives to support and challenge all students by modeling a growth mindset.
• Effective use of student data: Use student achievement data effectively to refine teaching practices in order to improve students’ learning and character development. Establish and maintain expectations for school-wide structures to ensure consistency and equity.
• Equity: Establish and maintain academic culture and supports to ensure equity for all scholars to include but is not limited to equity for: language, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, socio-economic status, nation origin, disability, citizenship status, religion.
• Standards-Based Instruction: Support standards-based instruction for all to engage, empower and achieve.

Internal Management

• Enforcement of Rules and Regulations: Honor all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Appropriately and directly respond when infractions occur.
• School Culture: Develop and maintain a staff culture that embodies the school’s core values and brings the mission/vision to life. Build and strengthen relationships with and among the School’s constituencies, specifically the faculty, parents, board of directors, donors, and the community at large.
• Financial Management: Ensure accurate financial management and oversight to guarantee that AXL Academy secures all needed revenues (including enrollment projections), stays within the board approved budget, and effectively protects assets. Ensure effectiveness of accounting and auditing consultants. Manage and operationalize board approved annual budget and long-term financial goals
• Human Resources: Oversee systems that ensure that recruiting / selection processes benefit AXL Academy; ensure that employment legal requirements are met; and ensure ongoing care and overall HR administration meets the needs of employees and AXL Academy. Oversee employee lifecycle process (Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, facilitating restorative conversations, and dismissing employees), adhering to Board-approved salary scale, assigning work and duties, and evaluating employee performance and supporting improvement in compliance with SB 191.
• Facilities: Oversee tenant relationship with landlord and ensure timely adherence to terms in contract. Oversee and maintain the building is in good working order and allocate funding to improvements when necessary. Ensure staff and scholar safety at all times.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS: 

The Executive Director is the most externally facing employee of the school and much of the role is building and maintaining positive working relationships with external partners.

Development Work: Ensure the financial health and longevity of the school by cultivating relationships with foundations, corporations, and individuals who provide financial support to the school. Ensure that the school meets its short- and long-term fundraising goals.

Authorizer Relationship: Maintain a strong relationship with the school’s authorizer, Aurora Public Schools and maintain compliance (listed below).

Compliance

The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with different agencies throughout the year to meet deadlines and ensure success for AXL Academy. These include but are not limited to the following:

• Primary contact for authorizing district (APS) compliance
  • Benchmarks
  • Grant documentation
  • Grade and assessment documentation
  • Financial records
  • Charter Renewal
  • Annual audits
  • Annual review
  • ESS
  • Other district reporting requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) compliance
• Federal Compliance
• AXL Board compliance
• Finance Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Maintain an unyielding commitment to all students’ learning:  No limits; no excuses
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in education including curriculum or program development, implementing accountability measures and professional development in support of high quality instruction
• Have at least 2 years’ experience as principal, school leader, executive director, or other similar senior leadership role in an educational institution
• Have a principal’s license
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds with unique academic and personal needs.
• Must have in-classroom experience in a K-12 grade, ideally in a charter school or organization
• Demonstrated experience and competence in working with operations, finance, budgets, and financial planning
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging, fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated record of developing talent.
• Fluency with technology (Email, spreadsheets, infinite campus, Google suite, etc.)

The application process is open until June 10, 2022 unless there is a need to extend the search frame. If you are responding to this ad after that date please reach out to confirm the status of the search.

The Colorado Sunshine Law, 24-6-402 (3.5) requires that the school post a list of all finalists under consideration for the position of executive director, for fourteen days prior to appointing or employing one of the finalists.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AXL is an equal opportunity employer. This means AXL Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information or an individual’s membership in any other class or category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

TO APPLY

To apply, please visit https://www.applitrack.com/axlacademy/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 to start your application.

We Engage. We Empower. We Achieve. If you’re looking for a place that values your curiosity, creative autonomy, passion, and dedication to cultivating authentic experiences in learning and equity in education; if you’re seeking colleagues who are big thinkers eager to take on fresh challenges as a team, then welcome to the family.

Aspen Academy, a PK-8 independent school in Greenwood Village, has an amazing position available for a teacher who is passionate about literacy and communication, and thrives in a 4^th grade environment.

Overview:

We live and model the community’s values in thought, word and deed to students, colleagues and parents and the larger community. We are palpably committed to, supportive and co-leaders in the achievement of Aspen Academy’s vision and mission.

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Is this you?

• You cultivate students’ curiosity, engagement, growth and performance in academic, intellectual, social and emotional domains.
• You are a competent, compassionate, creative, dedicated and enthusiastic professional. You are committed to growth and improvement.
• You possess strong instructional pedagogy, a habit and practice of continual personal and professional growth, and both curiosity and expertise in the content to be taught.
• You are an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Your strengths include time, organization and project management; and you demonstrate strong social and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency.

If this describes you, we can’t wait to meet you!

At Aspen Academy, we prepare students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from outstanding high schools.  We are committed to providing an intentionally diverse student body with an outstanding liberal arts education within the framework of an individualized education; character, leadership and entrepreneurial development; and service learning.

If not for life, then what are we learning for?  We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our academics, partnered with a focused leadership development sequence, prepare students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

Diversity and inclusion are core to Aspen Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.  Every member on our team enriches our community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and thrive because of it. Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and promotes affirmative action. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.

If this inspires you, please apply to join our team.

Our Teachers’ Responsibilities:

• Classroom Strategies and Behaviors: Communicating learning goals and feedback, establishing rules and procedures; helping students interact with new knowledge; helping students practice and deepen new knowledge; helping students generate and test hypotheses; engaging students; recognizing adherence to norms and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students; communicating high expectations for all students.
• Planning and Preparing: Planning and preparing for: lessons and units, resources and technology, needs of English language learners, needs of neurodiverse learners and differentiated learning styles, implementation of culturally responsive classrooms.
• Reflecting on Teaching: Evaluating personal performance as well as developing and implementing a professional growth plan.
• Collegiality and Professionalism: Promoting a positive environment; promoting an exchange of ideas and strategies; promoting our school and its community’s development.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Optional: Masters or Doctoral degree.
• Strongly preferred: Teaching credential or license, generalist or domain specific.
• 3-5 years classroom experience.
• Evidence of content mastery.
• Preferred: Orton-Gillingham experience.
• Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including some evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

For the coming school year, we are not able to consider candidates that require a Visa. Please check back next year!

Compensation Package:

Aspen Academy offers an excellent compensation package including health, dental, 403(b) with matching and more; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development; and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive administrators.

Salary Range: Starting $45,068 to $72,078 annually (based on education & experience step and ladder, max 9 years teaching experience credit).

To learn more about working at Aspen Academy: https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers

FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

 Overview of Position

Flagstaff Academy seeks a full time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The candidate is responsible for teaching students in grades six through eight. The position requires close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum.

Qualifications sought

We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers, and be inspired by our mission – “where science and technology take flight.”  The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic classroom experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

 Specifically, we seek:

• Subject expertise in US and world history, economics, geography, and civics
• High degree of competence with Google Apps for Education
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills

• Effective instructional delivery techniques
• Willingness to work closely with families
• Ability to form positive relationships with adolescents
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred
• Core Knowledge background preferred
• Effective instructional delivery techniques

 The candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of science through investigation and inquiry.

  Job Skills and Qualifications:

1. Current Colorado teaching license
2. Ability to interpret and communicate student data
3. Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
4. Experience working with middle school students
5. Three years teaching experience preferred

Who We Are:

Flagstaff is a PreK-8 public charter school with an onsite pre-school.  In operation since 2005, Flagstaff Academy is now in its 17th year of operation. In 2005-2006, we had 216 students and 23 faculty and staff. Currently, we have approximately 850 students and 95 faculty and staff (300% student growth). As a semi-autonomous school of choice, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and other community members.  We are governed by a contract between the members of the charter school community and the local school district. Charter schools in Colorado enjoy more flexibility than district public schools and are held accountable to the Colorado Department of Education and their authorizer.  For Flagstaff Academy, this is the St. Vrain Valley School District. 

Mission

Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

Flagstaff Academy’s Guiding Principles

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
• Supply opportunities for scientific and technological exploration while encouraging an appreciation of the arts
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity
• Welcome an academically diverse student population
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world

About Flagstaff Academy Charter School

Flagstaff Academy has gained a regional reputation for academic excellence and innovation, with a focus on science and technology. Flagstaff Academy consistently outperforms students in the State of Colorado and the surrounding school districts. In 2019, Flagstaff Academy’s middle school was the first public charter school to be named a Colorado Trailblazer and National School to Watch. Flagstaff Academy’s Special Education Department has been recognized as an Exceptional Charter School by the National Association of Special Education Teachers for the last three years. In 2014, Flagstaff Academy’s Middle School was ranked #1 in the State of Colorado by Colorado School Grades.com, using School Performance Framework data. Our preschool is the only Level 5 rated preschool in the Colorado Shines program in Boulder County. The educational philosophies center on Core Knowledge while supporting national and state standards and contextual teaching/learning. Our curriculum leverages ability grouping and encompasses problem based learning, collaborative/cooperative learning, project based learning, and work based learning. Flagstaff Academy cultivates a strong school culture centered around Core Virtues and Restorative Principles. We boast a qualified staff and low turnover of our professional faculty. Our students go on to the highest echelon of public and private high schools in the area.

Flagstaff Academy’s mission supporting science and technology is visible throughout the building. Every classroom has a 70” interactive touchscreen display that connects students to rich Core Knowledge content. The middle school is a 1:1 Google Chromebook program where every student is issued a Chromebook to take home throughout their Flagstaff Academy career. In addition, Flagstaff Academy has over 320 additional Chromebooks for use throughout the school to enable any classroom to become an instant computer lab when needed. Flagstaff Academy’s K-8 technology program includes computer literacy, engineering, robotics, cybersecurity, and computer programming. Flagstaff Academy has a dedicated elementary science lab that supplements the Core Knowledge sequence. The middle school science program hosts robust science electives such as Advanced Labs, Forensics, Mythbusters, and Food Science. Our students routinely place highly at the Corden-Pharma Regional STEM Fair.

Employees, volunteers, and consultants at Flagstaff Academy work together to fulfill the Flagstaff Academy Mission, and are expected to follow all Flagstaff Academy policies and procedures.  The following description provides an overview of the responsibilities and accountability for this position. Flagstaff Academy employs professionals with a strong commitment to educational excellence, creating a fulfilling and caring environment which contributes to successful outcomes for our students.

Pay Range-

Pay for this position is according to the Teacher Salary Scale on our Employment Page at https://www.flagstaffacademy.org/apps/pages/about-us-employment

Grants & Projects Director.

Full-time, year-round position scheduled for 193 days per year. Preference given to candidates with former experience in public school fund accounting, and those with successful grant writing and management experience.  The work day is 8.5 hours and pay ranges from $46,400 to $55,165 / year, based upon education and experience.

Part-Time K-12 Counselor. 

At La Veta Public Schools we believe every student is capable of learning; that the school campus must be a safe and secure place and sustain an environment of respect and that a quality education includes a focus on the whole student, including health, wellness and life skills.  We seek full or part-time counseling staff who will focus on social-emotional learning, individualized student support, and supporting an excellent cultural environment for all students and staff.  The work schedule is anticipated to be two full days and one half day each week, with pay ranging from $25,500 to $33,200.

La Veta Elementary School has a 2^nd grade opening.  There are 157 work days associated, with pay ranging from $35,700 to $47,875.

Vista Charter School Career & Post Secondary Readiness Counselor

Position Type:

Special Service Provider

Date Posted:

 5/9/2022

Location:

Vista Charter School 

Date Available:

  08/1/2022

Closing Date:

  Until Filled

Role Description

Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).  The guidance counselor will primarily focus on individual, career, and academic planning with highly impacted high school students that are over-age and under-credit. While a background in mental health awareness and social-emotional development of at-risk high schools is imperative, this role will not be directly related to providing those services at Vista Charter School. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Draw on the ASCA school counseling model to help carve out the focus of this role as the ICAP and Post Secondary Readiness Counselor in conjunction with Vista Mental Health Counseling Team. 
•  Provide: 
  •  Individual and small group career counseling services that support academic,  and social/emotional development. 
    • Including individualized credit tracking and graduation planning for all Vista students
  • Classroom guidance lesson centered on the Vista ICAP College and Career-Readiness Standards for every student
  • Support related to working with business partnerships, vocational schools, and colleges

• Work with the school Principal to schedule students in classes for six, six-week academic cycles.
• Refer to mental health & SEL needs to Vista’s Mental Health Team or appropriate professionals or agencies.
• Support student transitional activities including transitioning into their postsecondary next steps
• Assist ALL Vista students and families with educational and/or career planning.
• Understand and use current job-related technology.
• Using a Data Dialogue Approach & System Collaborate: 
  • With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and concerns. 
  •  With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or behavior plans and interventions.

•  Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. 
  • Include and engage families in the student’s education.
  • Support all Vista Charter School policies, procedures, and expectations. 
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.

• Participate in: 
  • Systematic Data Dialogue Cycles as outlined for six, six-week academic cycles.
  • Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. 
  • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. 
  • Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. 
  • Professional growth opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong team orientation.
• Positive and direct communication skills.
• Meticulous record tracking skills.
• Strong organization and ability to thrive in an environment that must manage many projects at once.
• Student-first perception of working  with at-risk students.
• Strong proficiency and excitement for use of technology and innovative, research-based educational modalities. 
• Works through a trauma-informed approach. 
• Ability to navigate conflict positively and productively.
• Innovative and creative thinker willing to think outside the box when working with Vista Special Education Team while also maintaining compliance.
• Familiarity with the Pathways to Prosperity work.
• Experience with motivational interviewing.
• Experience working with Colorado’s ICAP structures..

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in School Counseling required with teaching certification and experience strongly desired.
•  Experience working with at-risk students  required.
•  Experience with career and post secondary counseling required.

Compensation Range:

Based on years of experience and education as outlined by Vista’s Certified Salary Schedule.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours per week with a flexible schedule option for the right candidate. 

Hours per Day:

7.5 with some afternoon remote  flexibility  for the right candidate.

Number of Days per Year:

178

Vista Charter School Executive Director Job Description

ORGANIZATION

Vista Charter School Mission: 

The mission of Montrose’s Vista Charter School is to ensure that all students master the skills required to earn a high school diploma and that they acquire the tools necessary for future success.

About Vista Charter School:

To learn more about Vista Charter School, please visit our website https://www.vistacharter.org/

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Overview

Under limited supervision, the Executive Director performs a variety of supervisory roles and is responsible for the successful leadership and management of Vista Charter School according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Leadership and Management Qualities

• Provides visionary, collaborative and innovative educational leadership.  
• Demonstrates leadership experience and success in challenging and engaging students at all points along the path to graduation continuum.  
• Demonstrates strong financial intelligence and long term vision for fiscal stewardship; allocates resources according to school and board goals.  
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director include: 

*The Executive Director is expected to successfully perform the following:

Governance Leadership

• Participate with the Board of Directors in carrying out the three-year vision and strategic plan to guide the school.  
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors (the Board) of internal and external issues that affect the school and its achievement of the vision and mission outlined within the strategic plan.  
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board on all aspects of the school’s activities.
• Foster effective teamwork between the Board, staff and school stakeholders.
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies
• Review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate 

Organizational Leadership & Management

• Continue to build on the established operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the school.    
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the school.   
• Ensure that personnel, students and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained. 
• Possess considerable knowledge of:
  •  Local, state and federal policies and procedures regarding career and technical education, alternative education, and competency-based learning models.
  • The organization and communication channels of the school system.
  • The ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate large programs.
• Develop and implement policies,  procedures and standards for services offered.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Build strategic relationships with local business partners, local advocacy partners, and local and statewide representatives to enlist support for Vista Career Pathway partnerships. 
• Establish systems and protocols to ensure the operational and financial health of the school and its associated pathways programming region.
• Coordinate feedback of community stakeholders including: parents, local business and industry partnerships, and students.

Instructional Leadership & Planning

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s curricula, programs and services.  
• Ensure that the curricula, programs and services offered by the school contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.  
• Monitor the delivery of instruction, programs and services of the school to maintain or improve quality.
• Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive program for students in career and technical education (CTE).
• Works in conjunction with the State Department of Education, and various other agencies to meet the needs of students; 
• Ensure compliance of programs with federal, state, and local regulations, including oversight of Vista’s special education programming.
• Possess considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of career and technical education, alternative education and competency-based educational models. 
• Assess the needs of students and prioritize necessary actions as they align with Vista’s three-year strategic plan.
• Utilize data to support a system of continual improvement of programs and services.
• Lead ongoing curriculum development among CTE/pathway programs, in alignment with school’s curriculum, advisory committee recommendations, and state requirements to ensure Vista’s pathway programs engage student interests and meet the current needs of business and industry within the community.
• Support the development and implementation of course-level competencies required within a competency-based graduation plan.
• Develop and implement action plans in partnership with business and community stakeholders to increase the number of industry-recognized credentials within Vista’s pathway program
• Develop and implement high-quality professional development to maintain the use of expert content knowledge and high-proficiency instructional practices amongst CTE/pathways teachers.
• Monitor the attainment of Vista’s School Performance Framework annually.
• Develop and manage processes and structures (such as program reviews, and performance goals) to support high-quality and consistent implementation of standards in every pathway program.
• Run and implement a research-aligned MTSS model within a trauma-informed care school system.
• Work with staff and school stakeholders to develop an effective school schedule.

Human Resources & Management

• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery.  
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff.  
• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the school’s mission.  
• Ensure that all staff receive an orientation to the school and that appropriate training is provided.
• Run the performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review  
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.  
• Supervise and conduct personnel administration duties for staff, including hiring and firing, evaluating, assigning special duties, monitoring attendance and travel reports, and granting leave.
• Directly supervise and coaching all staff members to achieve key goals and metrics aligned with Vista’s strategic plan.
• Cultivate a cohesive, values-aligned team (inclusive of business partners & school stakeholders) that demonstrates strong team culture, communication, and role clarity.

Fiscal Planning & Management

• Work with staff and the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget. 
• Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the school.  
• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans.
• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board.  
• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.  
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.  
• Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization.  

Community Relations/advocacy Leadership 

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the school and its impact to local economic development. 
• Develop and expand partnerships with community businesses, industries, post-secondary institutions, and apprenticeship programs to extend and enrich learning experiences available to students.
• Participate in community and family informational activities to help improve understanding of the key elements of Vista’s pathway offerings, the skills and interests of Vista students, and to generate support for Vista and the opportunities that can be made available to students through the pathway model.
• Provide frequent and ongoing communications about the Vista program to the community at large, including overseeing the school’s social media strategy.

Risk Management

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s people (teachers, staff, management and volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks
• Maintain Safety and Health Plans, including Emergency/Evacuation Plans.
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.  

FIRST YEAR ACTIVITIES

Within the first year, the Vista Charter School Executive Director will focus on the following activities:

• Engaging with all stakeholders to listen, learn and establish trust. This includes assessing the needs of the school with a commitment to maintaining the current strategic three-year plan for the school. 
• Maintaining a strong commitment to the school’s vision and refining the strategic plan aligned to the organization’s three-year plan that addresses local needs. This will include integrating feedback from a variety of stakeholders and ensuring resources are distributed across the pathways programming in ways that maximize impact.
• Building a coherent, collaborative and high-functioning team that balances the need to work efficiently with intentionality in how they support the school and students.

QUALIFICATIONS 

*In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal Executive Director candidate will be/have:

Education

Minimum: Master’s Degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Active Colorado School Principal’s license. 

Preferred: Active CTE Director Qualification

Experience

• 3-5+ years of successful teaching, as demonstrated by student results and other relevant data strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of successful experience as a principal, as demonstrated in student results and other relevant data strongly preferred.
• 2+ years CTE teaching/director experience preferred with a track record of student success preferred.

Desired Leadership Attributes

• Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, teaching pedagogy, and leadership.
•  Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of instructional programs.

• Upholds and enforces district policies, administrative procedures and district rules and regulations.
• Actively seek out and attend approved local and national professional meetings, conferences and institutes to keep abreast of current research, trends, and practices in education.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and maintains appropriate relationships with other staff and leaders.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of Vista Charter to the public in word and deed.
• Thoughtfully and actively represents Vista  as an effective, approachable, and responsive leader.
• Attends and participates in council, board and committee meetings as required.

• The ability to attract, cultivate, develop, and inspire a diverse team, build trust through authentic interaction, and cultivate a positive work environment and school culture. 
• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader, including professional development of teachers in public charter schools serving highly-impacted students.
• Demonstrated command of the intricacies of charter school operations and planning.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the complexities of trauma and its impact to student learning and performance school; sensitivity to issues and concerns of communities of diverse groups including students with disabilities and disenfranchised students; passion and extensive experience in leading for equity;
• Commitment to personal learning, growth, and development.
• Knowledge of characteristics of successful alternative schools and how to implement high fidelity wrap-around services.
• Knowledge of Colorado charter school law, finance, and regulations.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Successful track record of working within an alternative school setting with students and families from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proven track record of sound judgment, communication and creative problem solving skills.
• Team oriented and collaborative.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and possess excellent organizational skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive salary range. Additionally, Vista Charter School offers its employees competitive benefits, including generous paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CO state retirement plan. 

OVERVIEW 

Operating under the general direction of the Chief Academic Officer, Instructional Facilitators are district representatives who champion the district-wide vision for a commitment to high expectations and for the success of all students and who advocate for and support students, teachers, programs, and goals. The district’s Instructional Facilitators work on behalf of all employees, but each specializes in a different subset of staff. This position directly supports early literacy.

In that capacity, this position develops and facilitates professional development in early literacy for all certified staff to improve educator effectiveness; manages and facilitates programming directly related to Title I, Read Act, TSGold and early literacy interventions; and mentors, coaches and trains new and existing early literacy staff. Working to increase the quality and effectiveness of the Roaring Fork Schools early literacy curriculum, this position equips educators with the competencies that are required for implementing effective instructional practices for the READ Act.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Chief Academic Officer. Exercises non-supervisory responsibilities over school leaders and educators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Supports and Deliveries:

• The Instructional Coach operates from a solution oriented stance to ensure the success of teachers at the individual educator and building levels.

• Serve as a change/catalyst leader to support system alignments and specifically READ Act requirements as teachers apply the READ Act rules and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) regulations.

• Serve as a resource for the 2019 READ Act, student learning, and related educational trends and opportunities.

• Primary goals include increasing the quality and effectiveness of reading instruction that is aligned to the Science of Reading and the Roaring Fork Schools Instructional Model, and providing aligned literacy curriculum instruction and meeting the needs of all students.

STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT:

This position currently has no direct staff supervisory duties however, is still considered an instructional leader that promotes District efforts to ensure:

● Student success as the primary focus;

● And intertwines the applied principles of collaborative adult learning;

Note: While not a direct supervisor the Instructional Coach does hold considerable influence regarding the professional development needs of Teachers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Bachelor’s degree in education plus additional coursework which certifies endorsement or licensure*

● Minimum of five years’ experience in Classroom Teacher role;

● Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by their Supervisor.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

● Criminal Background check required for hire;

● Valid Colorado Teacher’s license with applicable endorsement*;

● Valid Colorado driver’s license or valid Colorado Identification required.

PRIMARY DUTIES for all Instructional Facilitators

1. Models best practice instruction, designs and delivers professional development which develops educator effectiveness.

2. Provides constructive feedback and ongoing assistance to new and existing teachers during informal observations and walk-throughs.

3. Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and other instructional facilitators to identify instructional areas needing improvement/intervention; attends team meetings when necessary and leadership team meetings.

4. Develops, coordinates and facilitates new teacher orientation, the mentor program for new teachers and the induction program.

5. Assists in determining the effectiveness of the district’s curriculum and instructional practices; assists the CAO with curricular initiatives or adoption.

6. Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of common assessments in collaboration with the CAO.

7. Supports teachers and administrators in establishing results teams and data cycles, analyzing data and using data to inform decisions at the classroom and school level.

8. Partners with principals in supporting teachers and holding them accountable for program implementation and student achievement and growth.

9. Assists in the coordination and implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards.

10. Mentors, coaches and provides professional development for teachers on a remediation plan.

11. Keeps current regarding developments in curriculum, instruction and assessment and provides leadership and training to all staff.

12. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent; performs other duties as assigned.

Specific duties for a focus on early literacy:

1. Coordinate intervention for math and literacy for Read Act and Title I (and Spanish Literacy, SIPPS & OG Yoshimoto), including coaching, implementation, and progress monitoring Manage data, including pulling reports and supporting schools and managing the data pipeline elements of early literacy

2. Coordinate, schedule, document, and consult on professional development, including for: READ Act, LETRS, Northwest Regional Amplify

3. Write and manage budgets for READ Act and Title I, with support from Chief Financial Officer

4. Make purchase orders, including for the ELAT K-4 assessments and Kindergarten Teaching Strategies Gold

5. Additional duties related to the READ Act

   1. Write READ Plans, set key annual dates, monitor progress, and support and consult building leaders and teachers in their implementation

   2. Conduct READ Act Assurances

   3. Collaborate with the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Department on the processes for identification of emerging bilinguals as SRD according to the READ Act and in determining appropriate literacy instruction and intervention for emerging bilingual students regardless of program model

6. Additional duties related to Title I

   1. Support and consult with building leaders and independent (non-RFSD) schools

   2. Conduct Family Literacy & Math Engagement Nights

   3. Meet with Title I point contacts ongoing basis for support and opportunity for feedback

   4. Complete Consolidated Grant Application, focusing on Title I and Title II, with collaboration from the Director of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

7. Additional duties related to Kindergarten Teaching Strategies Gold (TS Gold)

   1. Serve as administrator of the system, including rostering students and providing system support

   2. Set dates and issue reminders

   3. Complete Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids and Kindergarten Readiness CAP4K

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Advanced knowledge of standards based education

• Best practices in delivering effective instruction

• Advanced knowledge of district and state assessment

• Advanced knowledge of using data to promote student achievement

• Best practices in teacher coaching and professional development

• Advanced knowledge of strategies, processes, implementation and facilitation of educator professional development

• Concepts, methods and techniques of developing and implementing goals, objective and programs

• Effective public speaking and presentation techniques

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation (SB 191, Read Act, etc.)

• Effective classroom management practices

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Modern office procedures and methods

• Effective aspects of coaching, mentoring and evaluating teachers

• Knowledge of google docs, sheets and forms

• Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation

• The philosophy of standards based education, including the processes of curriculum implementation and its effectiveness in the school.

• The 2019 READ Act details, student learning, and related educational trends and opportunities.

Ability to: 

• Deliver presentations to all staff and administrators

• Develop, recommend and implement District programs

• Analyze data to improve achievement

• Visit all school locations as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities

• Occasionally work during summer months, evenings and weekends

• Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports

• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES 

Education: Bachelors’ degree required. Master’s degree required in a content field associated with area of responsibility or related area recommended.

Experience: Seven years teaching experience recommended.

License or Certificate: Possession of a Professional Teacher’s license from the Colorado Department of Education. Possession of ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid Colorado driver’s license.

LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

Location: The position will be primarily located at the Carbondale District Office, but will require occasional travel to and among Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt.

Working Conditions: Office environment with exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. Travel from site to site and occasionally out of town.

Physical Conditions: Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of times; use of computer keyboard; light lifting and carrying.

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Salary range: $79,000-$90,000/year, depending on qualified experience.

Days worked: 209 days/year (with paid personal time, paid sick leave, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee’s wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

Compensation (Salary + …):

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Employee Bonus Program
• Employee Access to Fitness Facilities, Pool, Disc Golf Course/Hiking Trails

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Quality preparation in the areas of physical, social, academic and emotional needs for students with mild to moderate disabilities;

• Background in functional behavior assessment and positive behavior support planning;

• Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsement;

• Expertise in the areas of behavior management and effective instructional programming with the ability to provide individualized programming for students with mild physical, social and emotional needs;

• Ability to write standards-based Individual Educational Plan in compliance with IDEA regulations;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration;

• First Aid and CPR Certificate or ability to obtain one.

• Clear Electronic Background Check and CBI report.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a program to meet the needs of students with mild to moderate physical, social, and emotional needs;

• May require some lifting and transferring of students in wheel chairs.  Applicants must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Provision of services in compliance with the Individual Educational Support Plan;

• Coordination of services as case manager for assigned students;

• Chair IEP reviews;
• Provide direct academic services to students with severe physical, social and emotional needs in the core content areas;
• Develop effective behavioral interventions, modifications and accommodations for students with mild to moderate physical, social and emotional needs;

• Assess student needs and progress; diagnose and remedial deficiencies;

• Collaborate with parents and staff to develop effective programming;

• Other duties as described in Classroom Teacher job description.

Compensation (Salary + …):  

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Employee Bonus Program
• Employee Access to Fitness Facilities, Pool, Disc Golf Course/Hiking Trails

Qualifications:  

• Hold CO Counselor license and meet quality preparation for guidance counseling. Must be Highly Qualified as Counselor.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification obtained within 90 days following the first date of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Through teacher referrals, provide individual and group counseling for students in the areas of: executive functioning, social skills and self-regulating behaviors.
• Collaborate with parents in helping their child to be successful in school.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop plans to support student success in school.
• Adhere to Board policy and regulations.
• Serve as a positive liaison between the school and community (e.g. public relations).
• Set a positive example for students by showing good judgment in personal grooming, dress and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) is a national nonprofit initiative based in San Francisco, CA, and founded in 2005. We are dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 education on Jews, Judaism, Jewish history and Israel in the United States. We do this by developing standards-aligned curricula and training teachers around the country.

ICS seeks an experienced educator who is excited about bringing ICS’s curricula and professional development opportunities to K-12 educators across 12 states: Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii. In this role, you will build and cultivate regional partnerships, plan and execute in-person and online training programs, and increase ICS’s presence across the Western region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with key district partners and regional organizations.
• Leverage network/relationships to set up professional development opportunities for schools/districts across the Western region.
• Maintain calendar of statewide conferences, submit proposals for presentations in consultation with Deputy Director to determine priorities, prepare and deliver ICS presentations.
• Recruit for and lead annual Summer Institutes.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of ICS content and professional development program offerings.
• Consultative conversations with ICS and other trainers.
• This position regularly involves 45% travel and flexibility to work evenings and weekends for training events.

Qualifications and Requirements

You are:

• Passionate about accuracy in history education and about supporting teachers’ professional learning
• Confident and enthusiastic about building relationships and promoting professional development opportunities
• An engaging and adaptable public speaker
• Tenacious and a proactive problem solver
• Highly organized and can juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Quick to think on your feet and respond to challenging questions in a productive and respectful manner
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree or beyond in education or a related field
• At least five years of relevant experience working with/training K-12 educators in-person and online
• A solid understanding of current pedagogical theories and practices
• An awareness of the challenges and realities facing social studies teachers
• Some knowledge of and experience teaching topics related to Jews, Judaism, Jewish history and Israel
• Strong interpersonal skills in the context of developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including educational administrators and teachers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A high level of competency using technology

We are:

• Passionate about the mission and the work that we do
• A small collaborative team that is intellectually curious, warm, and upbeat
• Creative, willing to experiment with new ideas, and proactive problem solvers
• We celebrate and appreciate the contributions of all of our team members, encourage professional development, and seek talented and personable individuals to be part of our team.

Salary Range

$60,000

Denver Cooperative Preschool is hiring a Lead Educator for the 2022-23 school year.

Founded in 1960, The Denver Cooperative Preschool (DCP) is a play-based early childhood cooperative school that seeks to provide a holistic and supportive community for young children, parents, and caregivers. At The Denver Cooperative Preschool we deeply value the wonder of childhood, and believe wholeheartedly in the important work of creating a learning environment where children and their families are centered. 

Position Title: Early Childhood Lead Educator

Supervisor: Reports to the Executive Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time; At-Will

Work Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (30 minute lunch break provided)

Compensation: $42,945 to $50,620 per year

Benefits:

• Health/dental/vision
• Short-term disability (100% employer-paid)
• Life insurance (100% employer paid)
• Simple IRA program with up to 3% employer match
• PTO
• Tuition discount for children of educators and staff
• Potential for year-end performance-based bonus as outlined in the DCP Employee Handbook, paid at the Board’s sole discretion
• Potential for Holiday bonus, paid at the Board’s sole discretion
• Individual professional development budget of $750 (Additional continuing education funds are available on a first come, first served basis for college courses, ECE conferences, and workshops)

Job Description

The Lead Educator is an enthusiastic member of the teaching team, readily accepting the responsibility of thoughtfully designing an authentic, intentional, play based learning experience for a unique group of children throughout the year.  This experience should be responsive and evolving to meet the changing needs of the group.  A Lead Educator seeks out opportunities to grow their teaching practice through self reflection and learning.  At the same time, a Lead Educator provides strength, organization, direction and support to their teaching team. A Lead Educator is willing and able to give and receive feedback both individually and as part of a team. A Lead Educator works enthusiastically and responsively with all families and students, and is a leader in the DCP community.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working with children birth through age eight in a group care setting
• Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II
• ECT Qualified
• Willingness to obtain and maintain all required PDIS certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration
• Ability to pass CBI/FBI and TRAILS background checks
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience working with children birth through age eight in a group care setting
• Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or higher
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood, or a related field

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Create a curriculum that is reflective, intentional, well-developed, and that respectfully realizes and builds upon children’s interests while achieving developmentally and philosophically appropriate learning objectives
• Prepare and implement lesson plans that are reflective, intentional, and accurately and comprehensively illustrate the focus and direction of your explorations as a class 
• Provide opportunities for children to grow their knowledge, skills, and dispositions by asking questions, conducting in-depth investigations, and making decisions about their activities and learning
• Create and maintain individual student portfolios for the purpose of documentation and assessment using the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
• Supervise children at all times, complying with regulations requiring ‘sight and sound’ supervision
• Use appropriate and positive guidance to support the children in developing self-control and problem-solving skills
• Maintain awareness of safety hazards in the classroom, hallways, and playground in order to create an environment in which children are free to explore and assume age-appropriate risk
• Maintain and clean classroom spaces, common areas, materials, and playgrounds daily, in collaboration with the entire DCP staff and parent volunteers
• Understand, implement, and conform with the Rules Regulating Child Care issued by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care
• Provide regular, positive, thorough communication to parents and caregivers through daily informal summaries and email communications
• Supervise children at all times, often while a number of activities are happening simultaneously
• Follow the school’s rules and guidelines as set forth in the Employee Handbook, the Parent Handbook, and any other rules and guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors, all of which may be amended from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and all school-sponsored events
• Complete fifteen (15) clock hours of approved training per year

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of young children
• Patience and flexibility; ability to support young children in a calm manner
• Ability to relate to young children and adults
• A nurturing approach, exhibiting respect for all and joy for teaching
• A commitment to fulfill the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Denver Cooperative Preschool
• A commitment to the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of the Young Child) Code of Ethics
• Maturity and sound judgment to think quickly and respond to situations, including emergencies
• A commitment to maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the DCP community
• A commitment to treat children, parents, and staff with flexibility, respect, and dignity
• Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing in the English language

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently 
• Ability to sit on the floor or on child-sized furniture
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, running, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching above head, and reaching away from body
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including snow and moderate cold and heat

• Position Type:
  Teaching – High School/Special Education
• Date Posted:
  3/23/2022
• Location:
  Montrose High School
• Date Available:
  08/10/2022
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

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Position Title: Special Education Teacher – Affective Needs Classroom (AN)
Exempt
Site: Montrose High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Contracted Length Term: 178 Days
Salary Schedule:  Teacher (range $38,003 – $59,018 based on the 21/22 Salary Schedules, related experience and education)
Start Date: August 10, 2022

District Summary:
Nestled within Colorado’s gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).

Come join the largest employer in Montrose County and work in an area where you can enjoy scenic drives, wilderness treks, a round of golf, and visits to our many local restaurants or brewpubs. Montrose and Olathe offer a little something for everyone – shopping, fishing, biking, photography, camping, snowshoeing, Telluride skiing, swimming, motor-sports – you name it! We hope you can join us at MCSD.

Summary of Position:
Under direction, to teach and instruct special needs pupils in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for special needs pupils; to assist pupils in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions as required.

Affective Needs/Serious Emotional Disability
A child with a Serious Emotional Disability shall have emotional or social functioning which prevents the child from receiving reasonable educational benefit from general education.  Students with serious emotional disabilities are diverse learners with needs in the areas of:

• Social Skills Training (relationships, problem-solving, focusing, conflict resolution, self-advocating, building support systems)
• Emotional regulation training (impulse control, anger management, anxiety, and depression management, coping with trauma, increasing frustration tolerance)
• Behavioral supports (functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, accommodations)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and instruct special needs pupils in subject matter areas such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education and music.
• Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of special needs pupils.
• Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation.
• Instruct students in citizenship and in the development of social skills.
• Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize instructional processes and adapts program activities to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic and social growth.
• Record and report appropriate analyses and perceptions of pupil progress.
• Administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced, group standardized and specialized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Work cooperatively with the IEP Team in assessing pupil needs and learning deficiencies and develop alternative solutions to remediate pupil learning problems.
• Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.

Education/Certification:
Education:
Possession of an earned Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in special education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field.

Certification Requirement:
Possession of a licensure from the Colorado Department of Education authorizing service as a teacher of special needs pupils.

Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of full-time classroom teaching experience with the special needs child.

Knowledge of and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of special needs pupils.
• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of children experiencing educational and social dysfunctions.
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to the special needs child.
  Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for special needs pupils.
• Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social and emotional levels.
• Effectively assist in the assessment of the educational needs of educational special needs pupils, and the design, development, and implementation of individualized educational plans.
• Provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction programs, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences for special needs pupils.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 75  pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervis

Cheyenne Classical Academy

School Leader Job Description

Cheyenne Classical Academy is a proposed public charter school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming serving grades Kindergarten through 12^th grade. This school leader will be hired on October 1, 2022, and work for one year to prepare the school for opening. The school will open in August 2023 with grades K-6. Cheyenne Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Member Candidate School.

A classical school leader is an important figure in a school and its surrounding community. He or she is entrusted with the education and well-being of its students and the academic reputation of that community, acting as a steward of substantial public or private funds and, ultimately, a contributor to the future viability of the nation through the passing on of wisdom and virtue to its future citizens.

The leader of a classical school knows that he or she is shaping young men and women for lives of virtue, and that a classical education is a training for both the mind and the heart. The leader is equally attentive to the school’s curriculum, pedagogy, and culture, because he or she knows that ethical and intellectual living is practiced in and outside of the classroom. The school leader is an example of virtuous living and the love of learning for its own sake to the students and his or her community. He or she understands the value of a liberal arts education, and can articulate that clearly and effectively. As a proponent of American classical education informed by the Western tradition, the school leader builds a culture focused on principled self-government and civic responsibility.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University required, Master’s Degree (or higher) preferred.

Experience: Five years professional administrative experience is required. Appropriate endorsement and/or licensure from the Wyoming Department of Education (unless waived by the State Board of Education and the authorizer) is required. Information about reciprocity can be found here: http://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/nasdtec/.

Reports to: Governing Board

Supervises: All Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Instructional staff at the school.

Qualities and Characteristics

• Specifically, the ability to discern the ends that fulfill the nature and purpose of the organization, and to chart a course to reach those ends; the ability to inform and inspire people to follow, to commit, to take responsibility, to perform, and to cooperate in an effective manner. The ability to raise up leaders in an organization.
• Intellectual depth and serious understanding of the life of the mind befitting of the leader of an academic institution with a love of learning demonstrated by the ongoing personal pursuit of knowledge and the desire to share that knowledge with others.
• A commitment to school reform, energized with courage and governed by
• A generator of trust and confidence from others within his or her leadership by exhibiting unwavering personal integrity, honesty, and decisiveness.
• A person of excellent moral

Knowledge and Skills

• A broad understanding of the classical liberal arts, its roots in the Western tradition, and its historical presence in American education prior to the 20th century.
• An understanding of the ills that plague contemporary primary and secondary schools and the root causes of those problems.
• Knowledge of the craft of the educator, and the ability to teach
• The ability to coach teachers to greater degrees of effectiveness in the
• The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
• The ability to maintain a high degree of energy and personal productivity, and to effectively manage the yield of The ability to prioritize and get things done.
• A general understanding of personnel management principles, including recruiting and hiring, supervising and evaluating, and individual and organizational
• The intellectual and emotional strength to have difficult
• A general understanding of financial management principles, including planning a budget and managing to it throughout a school year, the needs and expectation of regular auditing, and a system of sound fiscal controls.
• An understanding of the school’s respective state accountability or accreditation system for public or private schools, as appropriate, and laws relevant to same.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides general management of all school operations, including academic, financial, personnel, regulatory, and facility areas.
• Observes teachers at defined intervals, documents results, and provides feedback as mentor and
• Reports at regular school board meetings on the status of operations and plans for upcoming
• Represents the school as the senior executive leader in interactions with the public, the school constituencies, the authorizer or accreditor, and other government agencies.

Other Expected Characteristics of a Classical School Leader

• The school leader is well-organized and takes responsibility for everything that occurs within the school, carrying out his or her charge with humility and flexibility with a willingness to take on any task even if it seems menial. He or she is keen on delegation with clear direction, yet accountable for every facet of the school.
• The school leader is pleasant, engaging, personable, and empathetic—important traits as he or she interacts with parents, community members, teachers, students, and others. The school leader knows how to build trust through excellent communication, which oftentimes means only listening, and by being consistent with expectations and follow-through. The school leader is firm and kind, prudent and just.
• The school leader can build an administrative He or she knows the mission and knows how to hire well to support that mission. A school leader knows his or her own strengths and weaknesses, and will hire assistant principals and deans who will offset those weaknesses.
• The school leader is rooted in the classical tradition and has an appreciation for the art of teaching, with a clear vision for his or her own classroom, having experienced it
• The school leader understands and communicates with the broader classical movement to promote better education in our country and is committed to the larger network of schools of which he or she may be a part.
• The school leader regularly coaches each teacher on classroom management, instruction, and
• The school leader has a clarity of focus, and yet is open to ideas and implements the best of them from his or her community, not just from personal preferences.

• The school leader is public-spirited, ambitious about the school and its effect on the wider community, state, and nation. He or she is committed to the local community as an active participant, an energetic advocate for classical education as being good for all
• The school leader likes interacting with children and believes that classical education leads them on the path to true happiness.
• The school leader has a recognizable executive aptitude for the business and operational aspects of school leadership. He or she is able to put first things first and has the capacity to multi-task.