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Primary Teacher Leawood Elementary - 2 positions

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
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

Leawood Elementary is a truly remarkable school serving 377 students located in the Columbine Valley area of Jefferson County. We are proud to have a center-based program that supports students with severe needs. Our three PBIS traits that our students and staff model on a daily basis are respect, responsibility and safety.

We are child-centered, and strive for our students to be self-directed learners and citizens, who make a positive contribution to their communities through relevant, school-wide authentic experiences. For example, we have a beautiful school garden that provides cross-content learning indoors and outdoors. Leawood students are members of a digital community that use technology as a tool to communicate, collaborate and innovate.

Leawood Elementary is a collaborative community that is reflective. We are also risk-takers that embrace a growth-mindset, for our students, as well as our staff. We work hard to improve upon our strengths and deepen our teaching practices through professional learning communities. We embrace empathy and flexibility within our classrooms.

ABOUT YOU

Teachers at Leawood Elementary school operate with a growth mindset and support students building resilience and "grit", while keeping differentiation at the forefront of learning.

ABOUT THE JOB

From all qualified canditates, we will be hiring two primary teachers, one tempory and one ongoing for 1st and/or 2nd.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License and be Highly Qualified in Elementary through the PLACE, PRAXIS II, or approved out of state content exam or meet Elementary HOUSSE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: 1 Ongoing and 1 Temporary
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.

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