K-6 Elementary Teacher

Valley View (K-8)

1  - K-6 Elementary Teacher 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual or Linguistically Diverse Endorsement Preferred.
• Possess a Colorado Elementary Education Teaching License.  

Application Deadline:    May 9, 2012  

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Out of District applicants must fill out an application which is on the District web site:   www.apply.mapleton.us . A cover letter, resume, and a copy of your Colorado Teaching License may be emailed to Damon Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer at HR@mapleton.us.   

Applicants need to be highly motivated, collaborative, and able to promote a positive climate and culture with high academic expectations for all students.   Valley View is interested in teachers who will support our mission by:

• Participating in professional development to support academic growth.
• Implementing effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior.  
• Establishing and maintaining effective classroom management.
• Committing to using a variety of instructional deliveries including, but not limited to, cooperative learning, authentic assessments, and inquiry based instruction.
• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of planning and delivering instruction and assessment.
• Aligning intervention processes with standards and assessments and participating in Problem Solving Teams established by the District and State.
• Developing assessments, collecting information, and using results to inform instruction and improve practice.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of exhibitions of student learning.
• Delivering district and school initiatives with fidelity.
• Engaging in collaboration with all stakeholders to carry out the mission of the school.
• Collaborating with administrators and colleagues to provide a responsive and supportive environment for all learners.
• Demonstrating and holding high expectations for all students to succeed.
• Demonstrating a willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including students with special needs, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff.
• Participating in research-based professional development to enhance instructional practices.
• Demonstrating a willingness to pursue an ELL endorsement if not already endorsed.