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

Edgewater Elementary School is a wonderful Title I school in the Jefferson Area that serves more than 400 students from preschool through sixth grade in Jefferson County. We are a diverse school community that is culturally responsive and embraces restorative practices. Approximately 50% of our students participate in Dual Language Education, while the others are instructed in English. We offer 1-1 iPads K-3rd, and Chromebooks 4th-6th. These devices provide opportunities for our students to problem-solve, collaborate, and communicate through Problem-Based Learning (PBL).

Our staff embraces collaboration, data driven instruction, and the implementation of research based practices to meet the individual academic and social-emotional needs of our students. We have structures in place for Weekly Professional Learning Communities and Long Term Planning. We offer job embedded professional development through coaching and mentorship.

We love and value our families and community members; many of whom are highly engaged through PTA, School Accountability Committee, Parent University and our volunteer program. We have active partnerships with both Edgewater Collective and Edgewater City Council, as well as several local businesses.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking dynamic and collaborative teaching staff that are student centered and have a growth mindset. You will be a student centered, data driven problem-solver who adapts instruction, embeds use of technology for learning, and uses data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs. You will also have a deep understanding of language acquisition for our English Language Learners, as well as a vast knowledge of instructional strategies and scaffolds to support their learning of both language and content. We are looking for candidates that have experience with working with English Language Learners and currently have an ESL endorsement or qualifications.

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

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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.