ENGLEWOOD SCHOOLS POSITION TITLE: Fourth Grade Teacher (1.0
FTE) EFFECTIVE: 2012 - 2013 school year POSITION SUMMARY: The
responsibility of this position is to provide a strong foundation
of learning in all subject areas while promoting curiosity and
passion for learning. Perform effective teaching methods to ensure
student success and promote an exemplary educational program which
fosters achievement for all students. Teach academic, social and
other formative skills. This position requires a strong team
member. Previous experience with Every Child a Writer, Everyday
Math and a reading basal series as a resource, is preferred.
Encourage parent/guardian involvement in student learning through
open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc. Develop
and promote good community relations among stakeholders. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Create a positive learning environment
and effective management structures to purposefully promote and
foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Create an instructional learning environment that establishes
routines and provides for student engagement through questioning,
speculation, and originality. Collaborate with specialists and
provide unique learning opportunities such as inclusion and
research based effective practices for students with special needs.
Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child
that is perceived by students as fair and consistent. Incorporate
additional learning opportunities for advanced and non-proficient
students. Ensure all classroom processes, procedures and data
collection are highly organized and effective with optimal use of
instructional time. Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track
and monitor his/her learning. Design, develop, and evaluate
authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating
contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in
context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned
with 21st Century learning. Collaborate with educators from other
grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and
influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice. Demonstrate
mastery of content and is able to make curriculum rigorous and
relevant to all students. Deliver content that is relevant to
students and applicable to the real world. Integrate and align
Colorado Academic Standards, instructional objectives,
instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources
and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on
individual student needs. Use data management tools to analyze
results and draw inferences from data to identify strengths and
opportunities for improvement. Provide quality, accurate,
constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students
that encourages them to perform at their highest level. Effectively
communicate with parents and staff about student's progress and
opportunities. Utilize technology and/or other avenues to
communicate to stakeholders (website, podcasts etc). Establish
student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive
response to potential problems. Actively participate in all staff
meetings, PLCs, and other required events. Apply and implement
knowledge, skills and new understandings to improve instructional
programming. Advocate for and lead initiatives that will enhance
student success in and out of school. Use professional Code of
Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making
in practice. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Possible supervision of
support personnel. Conduct supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview
participation, training/development, assign and direct work,
performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Prioritize and schedule
work tasks independently. Create and implement effective and
efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures,
instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
Accurately projects need for budget planning. Maintain accurate
records in accordance with professional standards, state
guidelines, and school system policy. Review processes for
improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure
quality of instruction. The education/training/experience,
license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and
work environment factors described below are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's
degree. Master's degree (preferred). English fluency will be
determined through the interview process and licensure. LICENSES OR
CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Driver's License. Valid Colorado
Teaching License with Elementary Education endorsement. GENERAL
EXPECTATIONS: Is flexible. Has computer/technology skills. Has the
ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and
abilities. Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors
and co-workers. Has the ability to understand and follow complex
oral and written instructions. Has the ability to perform
responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision. Has
the ability to effectively communicate with the School District
community. Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate,
coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal
skills. Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and
evaluate. Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the
hours necessary to perform the essential functions. Maintain
confidentiality. Maintain a generally positive attitude. Observe
all District policies and procedures. Adhere to federal and state
legislation, regulation, and policies. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent sitting,
bending, walking, and standing. Occasional stooping, kneeling,
squatting, and reaching. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mostly clean and
comfortable. Occasional exposure to adverse weather. REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee. LOCATION: Bishop Elementary. SALARY:
Dependent upon education and experience. CLOSING DATE: Open Until
Filled This job description is not intended to create any express
or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued
employment for any definite term. Englewood Schools is an equal
opportunity education institution and does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or
disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment
in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning
Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to Linda
Shamlin, Director of Human Resources, 4101 S. Bannock Street,
Englewood, CO 80110, (303) 806-2029, or to the Office for Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office
Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204,
(303) 844-2991.