Please see our website at https://juniper.durangoschools.org for more information.

Summary:

Plan and deliver Social Studies and ELA instruction and assessments to students aligned to Colorado Academic Standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize effective teaching practices to teach the adopted curricula for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain adopted grade/course expectations and standards. Modify and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, and student abilities. Instruct with adopted materials and utilize supplemental classroom materials, media, and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to assess the learning, achievement, and performance of each student and report the results as required by school procedures.
• Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.
• Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the school.

Education and Licensure

Teaching License (any state) in Elementary Education, Science, or Mathematics is preferred, but not required.

Technical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board policies and school procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Head of School

To apply or for more information, please contact at:

Email: juniperfrontoffice@gmail.com

Website: https://juniper.durangoschools.org/

Phone: (970) 764-4185

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $44,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person