ASSOCIATE TEACHER, LICENSED

MCAULIFFE MANUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northeast

Traditional 187 work days

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $17.28 - $20.74 per hour

Essential Functions and Objectives:

- Operate as a lead teacher for 51% of the day, teaching appropriate grade level standards to diverse elementary students, following DPS Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school/ district approved curriculum. Spend additional 49% of the time operating as a teacher resident, participating in learning experiences to help growth and development.

- Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.

- Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students; and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.

- Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

- Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.

- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).

- Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.

- Prepare, administer, assign and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.

- Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.

- Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.

Knowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:

- Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in area of placement and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II in area of placement OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II in area of placement.

- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices including small group instruction.

- Ability to work effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team.

- Ability to work with diverse student population.

- Ability to manage classroom, coordinate and instruct student activities.

- Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats.

- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

- Proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs.

Education equivalent experience:

- Bachelor's degree required .

At least one of the following endorsements or certifications is required in each subject area for this position:

* English - 36 Hours
* English - Degree
* English - Endorsement
* English - National Board Certification
* English - Place/Praxis

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Tom Boasberg and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.