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Teacher, 1st Grade

Employer
Mapleton Public Schools
Location
Denver, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher K-6


  • Date Posted:
    12/2/2021


  • Location:
    Welby Community School


  • Closing Date:
    12/09/2021


  • 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 - 1 st Grade

    LOCATION: Welby Community School

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

    REPORTS TO: School Director

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary 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:
    The teacher is responsible for:
    1. Providing developmentally appropriate activities using a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate in order to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of the children.
    2. Providing a Balanced Literacy program to build foundational literacy and language skills based on Expeditionary Learning Curriculum modules.
    3. Planning and implementing an active and engaging integrated content block to build background knowledge in science and social studies while strengthening literacy skills.
    4. Implementing a variety of screening and assessment tools appropriate for young children.
    5. Planning and implementing differentiated strategies to meet the academic and language needs of each child.
    6. Establishing and consistently maintaining standards of conduct that promote personal responsibility and reflect respect for self and others.

    SPECIFIC TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning curriculum and instruction
    • Commitment to and passion for working with diverse cultures
    • High sense of urgency for change and sustainable results in improving student achievement.
    • Keen observation skills to support daily informal assessment.
    • Commitment to our school model.

    SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
    Welby Community School (PreK-6) is a part of the EL Education network in which students and teachers work together to learn deeply, build character, and create high-quality work. In EL schools, students, staff, and families in consider ourselves "crew" rather than "passengers." This means that we value every member of our community, and we hold each other accountable for the entire school's progress. As our students dig deeply into a variety of topics of study, we make a special effort to make connections with our local community. We believe that our approach to education allows students to achieve more than they ever thought possible! To learn more about the school culture, please visit Welby Community

    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

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