Position Type:
Licensed: Grades 9-12

Date Posted:
4/13/2021

Location:
Sheridan High School/Denver, CO

POSITION SUMMARY:
The AVID elective teacher is a skilled, inspiring and culturally responsive educator. AVID is a systemic approach to prepare all students for college readiness. The AVID elective in particular is targeted to prepare students in the academic middle for success in four year colleges. The AVID elective curriculum incorporates writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate on AVID site team to develop a school wide college-going culture.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for AVID students' achievement.
• Collect and analyze AVID student data to monitor success.
• Effectively implement AVID curriculum.
• Monitor and coach AVID tutors during tutorial process.
• Other duties as assigned by the building Principal.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Teachers must hold a valid Colorado License.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in a high needs school
• Experience in teacher leadership
• Successful use of data to monitor instruction
• Ability to employ culturally responsive strategies in the classroom

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Education
• Hold an endorsement and authorization level in the subject area appropriate for assignment.
• Pass an approved content exam in subject area.
• Hold 36 semester hours in assigned subject area.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Planning

• Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum and state standards 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 and provide conditions that establish a positive classroom environment.
• 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 profession 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.
• Stay 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.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

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

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.