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

Hutchinson Elementary is the small gem of the Green Mountain area. Nestled at the base of the Colorado foothills, Hutch (as it is known) is truly a community school that seeks to meet the needs of each student and his/her family. We offer a general education setting for students in grades K-5 as well as a center-based program for students with significant emotional needs. Hutch offers a rigorous standards-based curriculum coupled with innovative ideas such as additional recess time, comprehensive social-emotional learning, small class sizes, play-based homework, flexible seating, and two STEM labs where students explore, create, and invent. We are committed to providing authentic learning opportunities for all of our students as aligned to the four Green Mountain Area Academy Academies (Business and Global Studies/Health and Human Services/Arts,Humanities, and Performing Arts/STEM). Hutchinson is also a restorative school, utilizing the elements of restorative practices to support students ability to understand others? perspectives and repair harm.

Our vision, "Paving A Way (PAW) through Passion, Achievement, and Working together!" is a reflection of our belief that every relationship our students forge, and every experience they have impacts their lives in in a profound way. We believe the influence of each relationship and each experience becomes part of that student's life path. It is our mission to build paths that lead to bright futures!

ABOUT YOU

A Hutchinson Teacher believes teaching is an intentional process requiring careful, thorough planning and that ALL students deserve to be included. Collaborative teaming has the greatest impact on student learning. A Teacher at Hutchinson believes in getting better every day, that parents are a vital part of a student?s educational team and learning only happens in a culture of joy.

ABOUT THE JOB

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HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/08/2019Teacher 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 or authorization. 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.

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

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.