ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

DRHS is an exceptional community promoting extraordinary learning, expanded opportunities, college prep honors/AP/IB course rigor and success for all students. We are a comprehensive, technologically advanced school dedicated to community engagement via balancing the human need to live, love, learn, and leave a legacy. Outstanding interscholastic programs at DRHS include award-winning programs in athletics, activities, drama, business/marketing, music, technology, and art.

Dakota Ridge High School aspires to develop and demonstrate four human needs:
The physical need "To Live" in an environment that is clean, safe and vibrant, inspiring a healthy attitude in its learners;
The social need "To Love" self and others with respect, high expectations, trust and decency belonging as a responsible member of the community;
The mental need "To Learn" by seeking and accepting challenging opportunities expanding our abilities and motivating others;
The spiritual need "To Leave a Legacy" by establishing a sense of purpose to our existence through contributions to the lives of others.

ABOUT YOU

Exemplary Content/ Instructional Knowledge
Data Driven focus informing lesson design and interventions.
Innovative and effective lesson design based on high expectations for learning
Willingness to reflect on craft and collaborate with colleagues for effective school culture and classroom practice
Demonstrated effective communicator - students, staff, and families
Growth Mindset, Perseverance and Student Centered

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Requirements
1) Bachelor's degree in Drama/Theater and English with current Colorado Professional Teaching License
2) Minimum 3 years experience teaching high school Drama and English preferred
3) Thorough theater expertise including acting techniques and production design and implementation
4) Prior personal experience in theater at the high school level or equivalent
5) Commitment to build a challenging theater curriculum as well as directing multiple productions a year
6) Strong, varied repertoire of successful teaching practices; well-versed in curriculum integration, content standards, and standards-based education
7) A record of successful use of instructional practices that encourage high student achievement and positive interactions with students
8) Knowledge of and commitment to:

Data -driven instruction
The district English/Language Arts Bridge to Curriculum
Teaching writing as a process
Reading instruction that promotes depth of thinking and understanding
Teaching higher level thinking skills and application of knowledge
Ongoing professional development as a tool to refine instruction
Block scheduling

9) Record of exceptional teacher performance in (as reflected in past performance evaluations):

Professional preparation and growth
Human relations
Professional techniques
Professional conduct

10) Current CTE certification in theater or willingness to become CTE certified within the first year - see requirements at www.cde.state.co.us
11) IB trained in Theater or willingness to become IB trained within the first year
12) Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and in a department
13) Meets Jefferson County technology skills for certificated staff.
This job description may not include all of the essential functions of the job.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Teacher Secondary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000, Hours/Day: 8.000, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $39,922.80 - $56,155.10

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of specified course content. Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.

- Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.

- Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.

- Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group support.

- Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.

- Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEP's, ALP's and 504's.

- Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.

- Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.

- Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.

- Communicate with parents as needed.

- Collaborate with other instructional staff.

- Administer school-wide assessments including CMAS, SAT/PSAT, and MAP.

- Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.

- Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE A minimum of five years successful teaching experience. Experience with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning. Experience with effective use of technology with teachers and/or students supporting educational technology initiatives. Awareness, understanding, and application of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Previous experience or current thinking about culturally responsive teaching that relates to achievement issues for all students. Demonstrated success using technology to ensure technological literate students.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate. Advanced degree or comparable experience in content area.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must possess demonstrated skills in classroom and online implementation of best practices in instructional strategies, demonstrated success in working with learners, proficiency with Blackboard, and experience with leading online learning. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of standard District technology, ability to effectively and efficiently use for a variety of purposes, and demonstrated success in using technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources. Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
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.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


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, or gender.