Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Consistently embody the mission and vision of Atlas Preparatory School
• Execute rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum in the sciences
• Teach, support, and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children
• Interpret home language survey responses for new enrollments to identify students who may qualify for CLDE services
• Provide small group push-in or pull-out services for all students who are classified as NEP-1, NEP-2, or LEP-3
• Provide consultation to general education teachers to support learning outcomes for all students classified as LEP-4, LEP-5, and LEP-6
• Administer W-APT placement assessments throughout the year for new enrollments
• Administer Spring ACCESS assessments
• Attend regular district-level training sessions
• Maintain compliance (annual) paperwork including ELLP's, quarterly monitor year plans, district paperwork, as well as beginning of the year and end of the year parent letters
• Analyze NWEA MAP, W-APT, ACCESS, iReady, and quarterly grades in order to achieve student projected growth targets
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities
• Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule:

• Annual Salary Range: $49,000 - $62,587
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings as needed

Benefits:

• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit
• 100% Employer paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Annual Calendar and Start Date:

• 212 working days
  • Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
• Start Date: July 10, 2024

Who You Are

• Possess an active Colorado CLDE / ELL teacher certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Possess an in-depth understanding of best practices used to develop foundational understanding and supports needed for struggling students
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening
• Committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
• 100% dedicated to educational equity
• Have the highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment
• Ownership for the academic results of students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Desired Qualifications

• Two years of CLDE / ELL teaching experience
• Bilingual or experience working with bilingual students
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Position Closes: When filled