Description

Health Teacher 

Job Title: Health Teacher 

Classification: FT/Salary Exempt

Reports To: AXL Academy Principal

Salary Range: This position is paid on the schedule available on our Financial Transparency page (https://www.axlacademy.org/financial-transparency)

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PERA retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave

Summary: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal or the dean.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Plan, prepare and deliver equity-based expeditionary learning lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning with applicable grade level standards.

• Backwards plans standards-based units which culminate in an expedition.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage scholar behavior in the classroom by establishing positive relationships and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Utilize restorative justice within discipline matters and focus on the learning opportunity.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars' progress and development with the use of appropriate assessments.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on scholars and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings while maintaining FERPA compliance.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues and parents regarding scholar progress and scholar needs. Utilize preferred communication methods for family engagement.
• Establish and communicate clear learning targets for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Provide a variety of learning materials, methods, and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate scholar's performance and development based on grade level standards.
• Assign and grade standards-based class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with scholars from diverse cultural, economic, linguistic, and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Collaborate with crew members as needed for scholar success.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as after school events, conferences,
• Expedition night(s), social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Comply with all school policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Colorado Teaching license in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Keep abreast of teacher evaluation metrics and strive for improvement.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
• All classroom teachers hired in the 2021-22 academic year or later must have or obtain a CLDE certification.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position may experience exposure to outdoor elements.

Teacher Designers

At AXL, teachers are curriculum designers. They work in teams to create engaging learning experiences for scholars based on meaningful, hands-on projects that integrate standards across multiple subjects. They embrace planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of scholars with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors. They form meaningful relationships with scholars and families.

AXL is looking for committed educators who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful Teacher Designer at AXL include:

•  A growth mindset – AXL provides rigorous professional development and coaching for all staff
•  A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels
•  A passion for bringing learning alive through high quality work that demonstrates higher order thinking, multiple perspectives, and transfer of understanding
• A creative, innovative, and caring attitude
•  A strong spirit of inquiry
•  A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges
•  Comfort with collaborative curriculum planning
•  A commitment to intentional instruction that guides character development

AXL ACADEMY OVERVIEW

AXL Academy is a public charter school in Aurora, Colorado educating scholars from Pre-K through eighth grade. Our school is situated in an urban neighborhood and serves a community that reflects a diverse range of languages, cultures, religions, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. We believe that all scholars deserve an outstanding education, including the challenges and supports to prepare for college and career. Our talented team of educators prepares scholars to create their own futures using an instructional model known as Expeditionary Learning. EL schools encourage scholars to develop deeper understanding by thinking critically, applying their learning, and communicating clearly through complex, authentic work that emphasizes craftsmanship and character as well as mastery of skills.

We Engage. We Empower. We Achieve. If you’re looking for a place that values your curiosity, creative autonomy, passion, and dedication to cultivating authentic experiences in learning and equity in education; if you’re seeking colleagues who are big thinkers eager to take on fresh challenges as a team, then welcome to the family.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission Aligned

You believe that if everyone is actively committed to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to AXL Academy’s mission and values, all scholars and staff will be engaged, empowered and achieve. 

Growth Mindset

You believe that by fostering your own growth mindset, scholars and fellow staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize potential.

ABOUT AXL ACADEMY

Aurora Expeditionary Learning (AXL) Academy is a PK-8 Expeditionary Learning Charter Public School located in Aurora, Colorado. Founded in 2008, AXL strives to deliver academic achievement, character development and social equity by using an active instructional model and a strong school culture. AXL meets scholars where they are to engage, empower and help all scholars achieve. For more information, please visit www.axlacademy.org.

We are rooted in our Mission and guided by our Code of Character. We know we will only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life at AXL Academy. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our crew feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.

In addition to the minimum requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Passion, innovation, and diversity are all key components to advancing our Mission and we encourage you to apply. 

All AXL Academy employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of receiving one of the vaccines approved in the U.S. (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) shall be condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work. AXL Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a valid medical or religious reason will be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AXL is an equal opportunity employer. This means AXL Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information or an individual’s membership in any other class or category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

Salary Description:

$50,000 - $70,000