Job Description
Teacher, Elementary
Salary: See the teacher salary schedule at https://hr.aurorak12.org/teach-lead-
inspire/teach/#licensed-salary-schedule
General Description:
•Effective teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments
needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all
students.
•They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare
diverse student populations for postsecondary and workforce success.
•Effective teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development, and employ and
adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving
mastery and students who need acceleration.
•They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong
learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation.
•Effective teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and
utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning
environment.
•Because effective teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning
opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration,
continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
•Effective teachers establish a rapport with parents, students and colleagues, and exhibit
knowledge of the content of the subject area assigned.
•Effective teachers are responsible for using effective instructional techniques.
•Effective teachers maintain a positive attitude and perception about the educational task.
Education and Licensure
•Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
•Holds a Colorado teaching license or is currently eligible for one with the appropriate
endorsement for this position
•A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching verification,
previous work experience
Endorsement Category
•Elementary Education K - 6
Strategic Plan
•The teacher shall identify the development needs of students, shall maintain a productive
learning environment, and shall work collaboratively to support the priorities of the
Strategic Plan.
Condition of Employment:
•As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected
to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate
Program within the first three years of employment.
Click here to learn about the Culturally Linguistically Diverse Educator Certificate.