Position Type:
Licensed: Grades K-5/ Kindergarten

Date Posted:
4/13/2021

Location:
Alice Terry Elementary School/Englewood, CO

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL TEACHING POSITIONS

1. Must hold a Colorado Alternative, Provisional or Professional Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
2. Bachelor's degree or higher required from an accredited university or college.
3. Completed a state approved Teacher Preparation Program or participation in an Alternative Teacher License program.
4. Demonstrates subject matter competency by one of the following means:

• Passes the Elementary PLACE or PRAXIS exam in Colorado or in a CDE approved state.
• Passes the Veteran Teacher HOUSSE, held a license on or before July 1, 2006 and has had one or more years of completed teaching experience.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Planning

• Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s)
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.
• Plan effective use of class time.

Instructional interaction (teaching)

• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners.
• Modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively with learners.
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction

Evaluation of instruction.

• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction.
• Communicate effectively student progress to student and parent/guardian

Instructional management.

• Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction.
• Maintain necessary student records.
• Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned

Learning Environment

• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Establish conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership and citizenship.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado.
• Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate a concern for students' health and safety.
• Stays within department budget

General

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures and any other rules, regulations or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies.

Placement on Licensed Teacher salary schedule based upon highest degree earned, college credits earned after highest degree and previous teaching experience. Current Board approved Licensed Teacher salary schedule and Master Agreement are available for review on our district website at www.ssd2.org Highest initial step placement on the Licensed Salary Schedule is Step 9.

Sheridan School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to the Special Education Director or Superintendent, 4000 S. Lowell, Sheridan, Colorado, 80236 (720) 833-6601/(720)833-6616 or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80204, (303) 844-2991.