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K-2 Music Teacher (Part-Time)

Employer
Sheridan School District No. 2
Location
Englewood, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Licensed: Grades K-5/ Primary - Grades K, 1, 2
  • Date Posted:
    11/15/2018
  • Location:
    Alice Terry Elementary School/Englewood, CO
  • Date Available:
    ASAP
  • Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled


  • JOB TITLE: K-2 Performing Arts Teacher
    LOCATION: Alice Terry Elementary School
    WORK YEAR: 185 days
    WORK STATUS: Licensed Part-Time, Temporary Exempt
    REPORTS TO: School Principal
    This position is temporary for the 2018/2019 school year. Per Master Agreement, when a position is filled after the opening of school by an individual who was not employed by the District in the previous school year, that employee will receive a one-year temporary contract.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Whole group instruction for K-2 students utilizing the CAS
    • Planning, delivering, and reflecting upon daily lesson plans
    • Working with teachers to collaboratively analyze instructional needs, growth, and achievement.
    • Understands the development of skills as it relates to K-2 students and the performing arts
    • Providing clear scope and sequence of instruction to meet the needs of each grade level
    • Providing additional instructional supports as needed for students in 1:1 and small group settings.
    • Commitment to participating in school-based committees and groups as needed.
    • Determine student needs based upon data analysis.
    • Collaboratively working with other specials teachers
    • Supervision duties as needed.
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

    WORK SCHEDULE:
    This position is part time, 3.75 hours per day, Monday - Friday for 185 work days per year. This position is not eligible for benefits.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    Required:
    Teachers must hold a valid Colorado License

    Preferred
    • Hold an endorsement in the subject area appropriate for assignment.
    • Hold authorization level 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 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.
    • Responsible for planning and implementing instruction in 2nd grade content w/ an emphasis on reading instruction, literacy, mathematics and academic language development.
    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
    • Responsible for assessing students' progress, analyzing results and planning appropriate instruction based on observations in order to meet individual needs of students in your classroom
    Learning Environment
    • Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
    • Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.
    • Establish conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership and citizenship.
    • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning that includes well-defined and clear processes and procedures that will allow students to achieve at high levels.
    Professional Responsibilities
    • Participate in professional growth opportunities.
    • Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional 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.
    • Stays within department budget
    • Active participation in team level and school wide professional learning community to collect, analyze, plan instruction and evaluate growth of students on a continuous basis
    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:
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
    • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
    • 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 20 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.

    CLEARANCES:
    Must clear background check through Colorado Department of Human Services in addition to an online Records check and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

    SALARY:
    Placement on Licensed Teacher salary schedule based upon previous teaching experience and highest degree and college credits earned after student teaching was completed. Current Board approved Licensed Teacher Salary Schedule, Salary Placement Policy, and Master Agreement are available for review on our district website at www.ssd2.org . Highest initial step placement on the Licensed Salary Schedule is Step 9.

    BENEFITS:
    This position does not qualify for health benefits. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by statute to contribute 8% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District also contributes a 20.15% in addition to the employee contribution.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
    All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org . Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.

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