Title I Teachers (Multiple Positions)

Position Type:
Licensed - Elementary Level

Date Posted:
6/2/2021

Location:
DISTRICT WIDE

Closing Date:
Until filled

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**INTERNAL POSTING ONLY**
8 hours per day, 185 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

NOTE : Grant Funded Position - one year assignment contingent on successful acquisition of grant funding

A complete application package includes the following:
•Application
•Resume
•Copy of CDE teaching license
•Official transcripts
•3 letters of recommendation
•Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report
•Teacher insight score

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
*Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
*A minimum a three years successful teaching experience with a solid understanding and demonstrated application of research-based instruction
*Life-long learner that remains current around best practice in pedagogy
*Demonstrated use of data for learning and modifying instruction to support increased student achievement
*Knowledge of SIOP Model, i.e. Sheltered instruction for English Language
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-Based education approaches
*Once an initial selection has been made, the candidate will be required to demonstrate having COVID immunization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Display a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum
*Plan instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels
*Plan for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs
*Implement continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback
*Serve as facilitator and coordinator of learning
*Establish an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations
*Organize students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students
*Fulfill contractual and professional responsibilities
*Submit required student record reports
*Attend Title I professional development meetings
*Maintain own knowledge base through outside conferences, professional literature, and reflection on own practice

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.