What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teachers position at Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools seeks Elementary Teachers. We have multiple Elementary Teacher opportunities. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver, Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment, a very competitive salary, and benefits. Teachers beginning salary starts at $62,763 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $69,818 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100,000 per year.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website at wps.org or contact HR at hrapplication@wps.org or 720.542.5026 or at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
*Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
*Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Bilingual desired.
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.
*Plans instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.
*Plans for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
*Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
*Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
*Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
*Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
*Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.
*Submits required student record reports.
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.