3rd GRADE TEACHER

Eagle County Charter Academy
Position Start Date: August 12, 2024

End Date: June 4, 2025

Days: Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

Hiring Range: $52,000 - $65,792 based on experience (ECS years of experience honored)

Benefits: health/dental/vision and PERA retirement
About Eagle County Charter Academy

ECCA is a K-8 public charter school with a long history of offering college preparatory curriculum and character development. Small class sizes and an empowered staff are cornerstones in creating ECCA's strong community of excellence where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.
We look forward to having you join our collaborative, innovative team!
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plans instruction and assessment aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards. Supervises assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Primary professional efforts are directed toward the development and success of their individual professional goals and specifically towards instructional improvement and the development of expertise in all areas of instruction. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
SUPERVISED BY: School Principal/Assistant Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Teach the approved curriculum for reading and math instruction.
• Participate in group meetings focusing on student learning and individual growth goals/goals.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and student learning.
• Provide support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers at meetings and school-wide as resources are utilized for the enhancement of student learning.
• Contribute to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of best practices, and peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent with state standards.
• Teach to an identified learning objective, presents content accurately, implements a variety of instructional strategies, checks frequently for student understanding, and monitors student progress.
• Adapt instruction to meet the learning needs of all students thus increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Uses analytic tools to break down testing data to drive instruction.
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning and maximizing learning time.
• Establish and demonstrate positive relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that meets school requirements and expectations and personal professional goals.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information.
• Comply with School policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Students, parents, support staff, principal/assistant principal, mentor teacher(s), teachers and community members.
SUPPORT:

• Participation in an approved induction program if necessary.
• Collaborative professional development through teaming with other teachers.
• A school culture that promotes professional growth, collaboration among teachers and student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active teacher authorization or license issued by the State of Colorado.
• Must be "Highly Qualified" according to Colorado's definition of a "Highly Qualified" teacher
• Endorsement in the area(s) of teaching assignment (including K-3 Science of Reading)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzing
• Communicating
• Comparing
• Coordinating
• Computing
• Hearing
• Instructing
• Moderate lifting to 50 lbs.
• Near and Far acuity
• Negotiating
• Reaching
• Speaking
• Stooping
• Supporting
• Supervision of Others
• Synthesizing
• Talking

Primary Location:
Eagle County Charter Academy
Salary Range:
$52,000.00 - 65, 792 / Per Year
Shift Type:
1.00 FTE