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Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Math Teacher

K-12 TeachingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$52.8k - $85.2kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
  • Hold an initial or professional teacher license from the Colorado Department of Education, or meet the stated applicable licensing qualification.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and pedagogical expertise in the content taught, including literacy and mathematics practices and appropriate evidence-based instructional practices.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements related to assigned students' needs.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and the ability to use software systems and classroom and office technology.
  • Establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems; understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
  • Communicate effectively with students and adults verbally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships across diverse backgrounds and professions.
  • Manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, work independently, and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Be willing to participate in ongoing training as required.
  • Perform the physical demands of the role, including active movement during the school day and the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, with higher demands possible depending on assignment and student needs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area, using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
  • Organize and facilitate the learning process and participate in a community of learning to develop and refine skills for students' academic, civic, social, and emotional success.
  • Evaluate student progress, adjust instruction appropriately, communicate progress, and provide reports as required.
  • Demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at the secondary level, maintain literacy and mathematics knowledge and be a content-area expert.
  • Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
  • Develop and implement lessons that connect to multiple content areas and disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse student population, and foster predictable behavior and efficient use of learning time.
  • Adapt teaching to students with diverse needs, interests, and abilities, and instruct, assess, and differentiate for their academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
  • Collaborate with families and significant adults for the benefit of students.
  • Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning; plan a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Use formal and informal assessments, provide feedback, and use assessment results to inform planning and instruction.
  • Integrate technology to engage students in authentic learning and support instruction, data interpretation, professional responsibilities, and student learning.
  • Establish and communicate high expectations and support the development of students' critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide students opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership; model and promote effective communication.
  • Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, leadership, and high standards of professional conduct; link professional growth to professional goals.
  • Follow applicable state and federal laws, district policies and procedures, and location requirements; implement the district's educational philosophy and instructional goals.
  • Supervise students at all times; follow established student health, safety, welfare, and education procedures, and respond as directed in safety or crisis situations.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy; be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
  • Manage instructional materials and supplies; perform directed non-instructional and other assigned duties.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, cooperatively with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance; supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
  • Use feedback and reflection to improve professional practice, teaching, and learning.
  • Report consistently for scheduled work and work scheduled school hours or days, with extended hours or days when directed.
  • Perform the essential functions in a professional school environment, using standard classroom and office equipment and interacting with students, the public, and staff in person and through communication methods.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree is preferred for high school licensed instructional staff.
  • Willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education classes is preferred for high school licensed instructional staff.

About the Company

Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Academy District 20 is a public K-12 school district serving the northern part of Colorado Springs with about 40 schools and around 26,000 students. It uses a site-based management model, giving each school decision-making power to tailor programs, and funds itself through per-student, local-state-federal sources. Its programs include full-day kindergarten, Talented and Gifted (TAG), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, concurrent enrollment for college credit, Career and Technical Education (CTE) in fields like automotive service technology and CNA, plus Bridges and Aspire for special education, and a Family Resource Center to connect families to resources. The district aims for academic excellence, a culture of connectedness, investment in staff, and optimized resources to prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning.

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