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

Since Columbine High School opened in 1973, we have established strong traditions and a culture of Rebel Pride. This pride is rooted in the fact that we are a close-knit family and community of learners. We are committed to high standards of learning for all students, valuing each and every member of our school community. We emphasize building strong relationships with every students. We expect personal and collective responsibility and promote high levels of engagement and performance in learning, which results in future life success.

Presently, Columbine serves 1700 students as a comprehensive high school in a suburban setting. Approximately, 20% of the student population is free and reduced, 27.7% is minority, 2.8% ELL, and 8.8% are enrolled in special education services. The gifted and ALP population is 21%. Our goal is to challenge each student and provide academic interventions for them when they do not understand. We have strong Advanced Placement program in which over 400 of our students take courses in annually. In addition, we offer an AP Capstone Diploma, which we are one of only a handful offered in the state. Special Education students and second language learners have the support of a caring and experienced staff. We are also working on implementing classes in which students can explore career pathways.

Student athletic and activity involvement is highly encouraged. CHS offers 23 varsity level sports with over 1000 students involved. We have a strong music program which includes vocal music and instrumental music. We have a theatre program in which students have the opportunity to participate in two plays, a musical and one act plays; students may also choose from numerous clubs to pursue their individual interests.

Columbine prides itself on its school pride, which is second to none. Our staff, students, and community love our school and being a part of it.

WE ARE COLUMBINE!

ABOUT YOU

Columbine teachers are committed to maintaining high academic expectations and teaching students the skills they need for success beyond high school through on offering of relevant and rigorous learning experiences. Our teachers implement timely interventions that target student needs and utilize a diversity of resources. Interested candidates must be passionate about teaching their respective content, have the ability to form strong relationships with our students, and the ability to work collaboratively with their colleagues.

ABOUT THE JOB

Essential Functions:
Teach courses in English Language Arts to secondary students.
Utilize District curriculum that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served in accordance with the Common Core Standards and graduation requirements.
Prepare effective lessons and conducts teaching and instructional activities, utilizing educational technology, materials, and other learning aids.
Reviews, analyzes and evaluates student data to adapt and design instruction.
Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities.
Provides group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilizes the time available for instructional activities.
Establishes appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques.
Create a positive student learning environment.
Work collaboratively with content teams to help develop formative and summative assessments, design projects, and assignments according to the syllabus, etc. to be shared with other members of the department.
Collaborate with other school based and district teams to aide in student learning and achievement goals.
Establishes communication with parents

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.
3. Hold a degree in English (preferred) or Communications
4. Have the ability and willingness to teach a range of grades, from 9th-12th, and a range of ability levels, from challenging populations requiring remediation to honors populations requiring acceleration.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with and a willingness to teach in a cooperative teaching model.
6. Demonstrate a strong ability to incorporate regular writing instruction and practice to meet a variety of student abilities
7. Show innovation in areas of technology, blended learning, and other applicable tools to assist student learning.
8. Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, counselors and administration.
9. Be willing to work collaboratively and effectively with other department members in professional learning communities.

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: Temporary
A successful external applicant 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.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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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.