25-26 70% Teacher Elementary - Art - Shepardson Elementary

Information Specific To This Position

Percentage: 70%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life

insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term

disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional

benefi

Summary

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject

areasin coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of

District and state content standards.

Job Tasks

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Course content,
  
  

format, structure, and schedule. b. Individualized programs of instruction

for students. c. Classroom materials and curriculum. d. Lesson plans and

learning activities.

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and
  
  

assessments.

• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity,
  
  

supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all

educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.

• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding
  
  

in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify

instruction.

• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and
  
  

maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional

progress and needs of students.

• Communicate students' progress, and needs with parents/guardians and
  
  

other staff as needed.

• Collaborate: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators,
  
  

and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. With

colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

• Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make
  
  

accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the

student's education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies,

procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

• Participate in: a. Department, team, building, and district
  
  

meetings and discussions. b. Student and/or family conferences and other

meetings. c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular

activities. d. Professional growth opportunities.

• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience, & Licenses Required

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.

Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred. 20101 -

Teacher Elementary Criminal background check required for hire. Valid

Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required. CPR and

First Aid certifications encouraged.