K8 Math Instructor

K-8 Math- Job Description for Recruitment

Vision Charter Academy is a public charter school authorized by Delta County School District on the Western Slope of Colorado with the following Mission and Vision:

Mission: Individualized education through partnerships with families and communities.

Vision: Vision Charter Academy is and will continue to provide an individualized education plan for a family partner of choice for nurturing lifelong learners who are thriving, contributing members of society.

Please visit our website to learn more: https://www.visioncharteracademy.org

Department: Academic

Job Title: K-8 Math Instructor

Location: Delta, CO

Reports to: K-8Administrator

Purpose: To provide oversight, instruction, and support of VCA learners in mathematics for learners for primary grades.

Pay Scale: $44,228 - $55,750

Hours/Week: 40 (Exempt, Full- Time)

Contract: 197 days

Working Days/Year: 184

Benefits: Position qualifies for Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits and

qualifies for health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance benefits. This position also qualifies for sick and vacation leave.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and demonstrated subject matter competency required. Subject matter competency includes 24 college credits in content area or successful completion of Praxis in the content area.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check to work in a school.

Experience:

A minimum of one year experience with student instruction and coaching.

Special Knowledge: The right candidate will have experience and expertise in K-8 mathematics and an understanding of blended learning environments.

Skills/Abilities

Required:

• Classroom instructional and management skills and experience
• Knowledgeable about math curriculum aligned with Colorado Academic Standards
• Skilled at math intervention systems and implementation
• Experience and expertise in curriculum and planning especially with a blended learning environment in which the learner attends two times per week.
• Coaching skills for parents and learners
• Data analysis and application for assessment, progress monitoring, and decision making
• Knowledgeable about Colorado MTSS

Preferred:

• Experience or expertise in blended learning environments

General Description of Duties:

Provide instruction in math for grades K-8 utilizing specialized knowledge and expertise in math curriculums and interventions to facilitate learning through excellent classroom management, as well as, meet federal, state, and organizational requirements and standards.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement a blended learning experience in partnership with parents and VCA staff
• Plan, deliver, and instruct a dynamic classroom and home experience based on the Colorado Academic Standards and individual learner assessment.
• Provide a classroom culture conducive to learning, exploration, challenge, success, failure, and growth supporting social emotional intelligence, mathematics, and VCA partnerships
• Utilize live streaming technology and online platforms provided by VCA
• Support math based competitions, initiatives, and opportunities.
• Build relationships with learners and families and collaborative partners in education.
• Participate in success coaching with a coach utilizing weekly training, observations, artifacts and debriefs.
• Interface with community agencies with math based opportunities.
• Meet with learners and families individually as needed. Provide direct communication regarding feedback on assignments, attendance, and engagement through the online platform to support the blended model.
• Keep a grade book and attendance with daily assignments and attendance updated by 8:00 every Monday morning.
• Utilize data in assessment and decision making for learners and their families
• Apply knowledge and utilization of state of approved Math curriculum
• Implement effective math interventions when appropriate
• Document regularly for student learning, attendance, all all pertinent information to ensure learner success and compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards

Carry out other organizational requirements as necessary including, but not limited to:

• Assist with proctoring Learner state and local assessments as assigned
• Communicate effectively with the staff members, learners, parents, administrators, and

other contact persons

• Participate in employee evaluation and professional development opportunities
• Attend meetings, trainings, committees as required
• Meet organizational deadlines and communication protocols
• Accomplish organizational goals by carrying out other duties relevant to position as assigned by the supervisor

Working Conditions:

• This position works in a school environment.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, talking on the telephone, and typing may be required.
• It is common for this position to have a fluctuated schedule with increased periods of stress.
• May be required to work evening hours and weekends for special program events.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

*Vision Charter Academy is a drug-free workplace. All employees must agree to abide by our drug free policy as a condition of employment. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $44,228.00 - $55,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,228 - $55,750