Posted May
25, 2012
Deadline for application:
June 1, 2012
Contract length
: 2012-2013 - 184
Days
Compensation
: Salary and benefits are regionally competitive and based on
experience and training.
Work Schedule
: M-F
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
:
· Valid Colorado teacher license.
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university.
·
Secondary endorsement in Linguistically Diverse
Education.
Qualification
s: Applicant must understand language acquisition, possess
strong instructional and classroom management skills and have a
strong working and teaching at risk youth. Bilingual skills in
English/Spanish required. Preference will be given to
applicants with primary teaching experience and a strong
literacy background. Teaching assignment will be ELA K-5.
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred, but not
required.
Essential Job Functions
:
· Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs,
interests, and abilities of students.
· Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
· Guides the learning process toward the achievement of
curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for all
lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to
students.
· Uses instructional methods and materials that are most
appropriate for meeting stated objectives and standards.
· Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis
and provides progress reports as required.
· Diagnoses the learning abilities of students on a regular
basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as
required.
· Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a
regular basis.
· 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.
· Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional
assistants and/or volunteer(s), and works cooperatively with
department heads.
· Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as
required.
· Employs a variety of instructional techniques and
instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the
individuals or student groups involved.
· Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's
philosophy of education and instructional standards and
objectives.
· Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required
by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
· Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules,
administrative regulations, and Board policy.
· 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.
· Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning
instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
· Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other
instructional materials.
· Accepts a share of the responsibility for co-curricular
activities as assigned.
· 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.
· Provides for his own professional growth through an ongoing
program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or
advanced course work at institutions of higher.
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