Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Drake Middle School is a neighborhood school supporting 6th through 8th grade with around 950 students, 22% FRL, 5% ELL and 22% minority students. Drake is a school with deep traditions and a history of long-standing academic excellence. Our motto is Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts. Our staff is compiled of highly qualified, Board certified teachers who are lifelong learners. We consistently meet all of the state and district requirements for academic growth and achievement in all content areas. Our staff is focused on the whole child and we pride ourselves in offering strong core and elective classes that are rich with rigor and innovation. Students are challenged to own their learning experiences and embrace the cognitive struggle. We believe all students can find success, we offer honors classes and differentiated interventions to meet the needs of our learners. Drake is a middle school that believes in nurturing the whole child and we have implemented the renowned WEB program. WEB supports the social emotional learning of middle school age students and promotes the message of kindness and that everyone belongs.

Teachers at Drake are collaborative and innovative when developing lessons and learning opportunities for students. Our academic success stems from fostering strong relationships with their students and families. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) are part of our culture, teachers use data driven conversations to develop responsive, differentiated instruction. At Drake our mottos is Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!

Desired Start Date: 08/08/2024

Dean
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $52,625.00 - $70,506.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2023

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

SUMMARY Will provide direct support to the Principal, school leadership team, and school community addressing student, staff and community issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Partner with principals, assistant principals, individual teachers, school sites, and articulation areas to implement District and/or school site initiatives, including restorative practices.
Utilize content expertise to effectively develop curriculum, trainings or materials and partner with teachers and administrators to implement.
Evaluate the performance of classified staff.
Respond to student behavior and conflict utilizing alternatives to punitive discipline and other content expertise.
Respond to staff concerns as appropriate.
Respond to community and parent concerns as appropriate.
Serve as designated administrator when so identified by the principal.
Provide ongoing technical support and consultation for staff members on student discipline.
Assist school teams in enhancing intervention frameworks.
Collaborate with district supports to evaluate best practices for student discipline, including restorative practices.
Support students and teachers inside the classroom through observation, coaching, and modeling healthy interactions and classroom management; debriefing with both teachers and individual students.
Monitor individual student behavior by checking in with students throughout the school day.
Inform families, educators, and administrators about incidents in school as needed, with the assistance of the Behavior Team.
Collect and analyze data related to student discipline, including but not limited to following District guidelines for documentation in Infinite Campus.
Organize data to inform Behavior Team of any negative and positive trends in school climate.
Push into classrooms and shared spaces to build relationships with students and teachers.
Advocate for educators and students, especially in Behavior Team meetings.
Establish an avenue for educators and students to express concerns about student discipline.
Observe staff and provide frequent, non-evaluative feedback.
Offer trainings to families so a common, restorative language might be used at home.
Teach students techniques for managing behavior and resolving conflict independently.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in specific content area as indicated. Master's degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience in the content area, or five years of school counselor experience. Previous successful experience working with adult learners. Experience using a variety of assessment tools including best practices in the areas of classroom instruction, differentiation, assessments, and interventions. Demonstrated understanding of a K-12 perspective for designated subject area. Experience effectively facilitating teacher professional development.
CERTIFICATION: Valid Colorado teaching license or special service provider/counseling license.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT: Excellent communication skills and positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated expertise in specific content area and best practices for all students ranging in abilities from special needs to accelerated learners. Demonstrated understanding of a response to intervention process including the use of a variety of assessments; and core, strategic and intensive strategies. Demonstrated leadership skills in the area of professional development including organizing and facilitating sessions. Knowledge and comfort with technology applications that support District curriculum. Knowledge of and experience with District?s commitment to a guaranteed and viable curriculum including current work of the content team. Knowledge of other applicable State or Federal laws may apply. Knowledge and ability to think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs the specific department. Willingness to implement national, state, and District initiatives. Knowledge of current research and issues in the area of subject area. Demonstrated ability to consult with a variety of groups and individuals. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and to meet deadlines.
SPAN OF CONTROL: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require knowledge of District and school policies/procedures and applicable state/local/federal laws, facility security, child/adolescent behavior, intervention and mediation skills; and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Position does not require additional supervision responsibilities outside the regular work day/work week, however, student discipline events and conferences with staff may extend beyond the work day in order to ensure timely conclusion of such matters.
The physical demands described here 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cannot always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

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Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.