Job title: ELA Teacher
Company: St. Vrain Valley Schools
Job description: Aspen Ridge Preparatory School employees are a team working together to fulfill the Aspen Ridge mission and vision.
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 8.0
Days per year: 182
Mission Statement:
We are travelers on the Aspen Ridge Trailways. It is our mission to think independently, participate in our integrated world, and achieve individual goals to gain knowledge and understanding. We will approach challenges confidently and assist others in our community while learning and growing together on the trail to success.
Vision Statement:
The Founders of the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School envision a community of students, teachers, parents, and administrators collaborating to create a rigorous, content-rich learning environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning and gives students a solid base of knowledge to compete in a global society. Students will participate in successful, research-based curricula in the core content areas, along with a focus on technology, international experience, natural environment, personal development, and enrichment programs. Students will be encouraged to think independently and question the world around them. Ongoing assessment of the students, both formally and informally, will take place regularly to ensure individual student goals are attained by adapting instruction appropriately.
Summary of Position - Teacher
To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. To empower students to think independently, participate in our integrated world, and achieve individual goals to gain knowledge and understanding.
Instructional Strategies: * Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of Aspen Ridge's curriculum program and show evidence of preparation as required.
Other: * Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Expected salary:
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Company: St. Vrain Valley Schools
Job description: Aspen Ridge Preparatory School employees are a team working together to fulfill the Aspen Ridge mission and vision.
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 8.0
Days per year: 182
Mission Statement:
We are travelers on the Aspen Ridge Trailways. It is our mission to think independently, participate in our integrated world, and achieve individual goals to gain knowledge and understanding. We will approach challenges confidently and assist others in our community while learning and growing together on the trail to success.
Vision Statement:
The Founders of the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School envision a community of students, teachers, parents, and administrators collaborating to create a rigorous, content-rich learning environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning and gives students a solid base of knowledge to compete in a global society. Students will participate in successful, research-based curricula in the core content areas, along with a focus on technology, international experience, natural environment, personal development, and enrichment programs. Students will be encouraged to think independently and question the world around them. Ongoing assessment of the students, both formally and informally, will take place regularly to ensure individual student goals are attained by adapting instruction appropriately.
Summary of Position - Teacher
To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. To empower students to think independently, participate in our integrated world, and achieve individual goals to gain knowledge and understanding.
Instructional Strategies: * Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of Aspen Ridge's curriculum program and show evidence of preparation as required.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by federal regulations, Colorado Department of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the diverse needs of the students assigned.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs (i.e., Special Education, 504, ELL).
- Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s), and student teachers.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and approved by the campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students and support the mission, vision, and beliefs of Aspen Ridge.
- Manage students? behavior in accordance with school policies and programs and the student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other: * Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Supervise teacher assistant(s), volunteer(s), and student teacher(s) as assigned.
- Computer, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, iPads, and software necessary for administrative and educational tasks.
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Be able to meet the mental demands of teaching assignments (i.e., maintain emotional control under stress). Be able to meet the physical demands of teaching assignments (i.e., frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing). Be able to maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning (i.e., moving media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment).
- Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Valid Colorado teaching license with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- Ability to research and develop teaching units
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Successful teaching experiences, successful student teaching experience, or approved internship
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy, expectation documents, staff agreements, and evaluation rubric documents. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, staff, teachers, and school administrators.
- An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School described in this document represents the essential functions of this job. The hours of this position may be long when specific needs arise, and some extended days and schedules will be necessary. Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is a dynamic environment with an ever-developing educational environment and growing culture. Adaptability to change is essential.
Expected salary:
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