Responsible for instructing students in elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.

Essential Functions:
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare and distribute parent communications.
Observe and evaluate student's performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.

Qualifications
1. Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization.
2. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

Additional Information

Weber Elementary School is seeking a student-centered individual to join our professional learning community. The ideal candidate for our 3rd grade position will provide relevant, high-quality, research-based instruction and will contribute to a positive school climate and culture through collaboration, growth mindset, and strengths-based approaches. In addition, this candidate will serve as an ambassador for the school by providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders, contributing positively both to the 3rd grade team as well as to the larger school community. The candidate will work to realize both District and school goals while addressing the needs of a range of learners. Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


Salary:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries/
Benefits:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/benefits/