Position Type:
Middle Level Teaching (6-8)/Math/Science Teacher

Date Posted:
10/29/2021

Location:
Clayton Partnership School

Closing Date:
Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY

POSITION: Teacher - Middle School Science

LOCATION: Clayton Partnership

LICENSED SALARY SCHEDULE RANGE: $54,000 - $112,164 Annual Salary

REPORTS TO: School Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Science endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
• Vaccinations may be required

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
Standard One: Learning Community

• Coordinating multiple adult interactions to support the instructional focus for students.
• Serving as mentor, co-teacher, and colleague in study groups, seminars, committees, and other professional collegial activities.
• Developing a common shared professional vision of teaching and learning grounded in research and practitioner knowledge.
• Developing and implementing learning experiences and assessment processes that allow students and pre-service teachers to demonstrate what they know and are able to do.
• Developing and implementing new approaches for examining and improving instructional practices through ongoing inquiry-based reflection.
• Modeling effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior.
• Willingness to loop with students.
• Supporting field experiences and clinical practice of pre-service teachers both during and outside of the contract day.
• Supporting the learning of students, pre-service teachers, and colleagues.

Standard Two: Accountability

• Using ongoing inquiry-based reflection to analyze instructional practices and making constructive changes.
• Participating in professional development during and outside of the contract day and for two weeks during the summer.
• Developing assessments, collecting information, and using results to inform instruction and improve practice.
• Participating in a process of ongoing assessment, reflection, and action that results in continuous improvement of learning for all learners.
• Participating in the development of appropriate and consistent ways to provide the public with evidence regarding the achievement of goals.

Standard Three: Collaboration

• Engaging in collaboration with all stakeholders to carry out the mission of the school.
• Collaborating with university partners to improve learning outcomes for both students and pre-service teachers.
• Collaborating with university partners to plan and implement the curriculum and instruction for pre-service teachers.
• Collaborating with administrators, instructional coach, university partners, teachers, and pre-service teachers to provide a responsive and supportive environment for all learners.

Standard Four: Equity and Diversity

• Ensuring equitable learning opportunities and outcomes for students and pre-service teachers.
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Engaging in systematic examination of how the alignment of curriculum, instructional approaches and assessment strategies affect outcomes for all learners

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
As a partnership school, Clayton (K-8) welcomes student-teachers from several colleges and universities provide additional support to all students at all grade levels. Clayton prepares students for their future by promoting complex thinking and ideas, collaboration across age groups and opportunities in their education. Clayton's building is specifically designed to enhance learning objectives and provides versatile, 21st-century learning spaces that support a variety of learning styles and teaching techniques. A strong collaboration between teachers, students, and families ensures students maximize achievement through an ongoing examination of instructional practices. Clayton staff encourage students to understand and practice positive behaviors that will support them throughout their lifetime, including integrity, perseverance, responsibility, and compassion. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Clayton Partnership

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton! Current Mapleton employees are required to e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at HR@mapleton.us