High School English Teacher
Posted March 26, 2012
Deadline for application:
Until Filled
Contract length: 2012 Summer
Compensation: $25/hr
Work Schedule: M- Th, 8:00am – 12:00pm, June 4 – July 26th
Nature and Scope of Job: Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or
skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible
members of society. Facilitate learning
and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual,
emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and
department director where assigned.
Education, Licenses,
Certification or Formal Training:
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Valid Colorado teacher license.
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Meet NCLB Highly Qualified
requirements for teaching assignment
Qualifications: Must
be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish
effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom
management strategies. Visual, auditory
and ambulatory ability. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Conflict
management skills. Strong organizational
skills. Empathetic Positive relationship builder Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to
perform the function of the position as outlined.
Essential Job Functions:
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Plans a program of study that meets
the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
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Creates a classroom environment that
is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of
students.
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Maintains a discipline and classroom
control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all student and staff
in accordance with school and county policies.
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Ensures adequate supervision to
assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
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Guides the learning process toward
the achievement of curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for all
lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
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Uses instructional methods and
materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and
standards.
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Assesses the accomplishments of
students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
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Diagnoses the learning abilities of
students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as
required.
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Counsels with colleagues, students,
and/or parents on a regular basis.
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Assists the administration in
implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and,
for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and
procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
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Plans and supervises purposeful
assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteer(s), and works cooperatively
with department heads.
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Attends staff meetings and serves on
staff committees as required.
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Employs a variety of instructional
techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the
individuals or student groups involved.
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Strives to implement by instruction
and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional standards
and objectives.
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Respects students’ personal spaces
throughout the day.
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Implements students’ IEP plans,
while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates
students to learn and participate
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Maintains accurate, complete, and
correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative
regulation.
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Makes provision for being available
to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the
instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
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Cooperates with other members of the
staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
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Assists in the selection of books,
equipment, and other instructional materials.
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Accepts a share of the
responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable
precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Reports all student injuries,
accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority
immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
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Models non-discriminatory practices
in all activities.
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Complies with and supports school
and division regulations and policies.
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Works to establish and maintain open
lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the
broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
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Provides for his/her own
professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars,
conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
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Performs other related duties as
assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division
policies and practices.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Maintains confidentiality regarding
students’ information.
Equal Employment
Opportunity
Weld County School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or
hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, marital status or disability. The Superintendent is committed
to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching
educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider
applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who
will contribute to that effort.
Apply online www.greeleyschools.org