AVID Elective Teacher- High School

Windsor Charter Academy•Windsor, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is for a high school AVID Elective teacher. It is preferred that candidates have experience with AVID and/or are an AVID trained educator. There may be an option for this to be a full time or part time position depending on the candidate. JOB DESCRIPTION 6-12 Secondary Teacher Summary Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of 6-8 Core Knowledge and state content standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred
Criminal background check required for hire
Valid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements preferred
CPR and first aid training will be required at hire
Possess the following skills: Oral and written communication skills Conflict resolution skills English language skills Math skills Interpersonal relations skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Be a part of and work with a team.
Manage multiple priorities.
Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AVID
AVID trained educator

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to: Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. Include and engage families in the student's education. Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations. Provide personal and professional excellence.
Actively participate in: Department, team, building meetings and discussions. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. Professional growth opportunities.
Collaborate: With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional time, supervise the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings. Administer appropriate discipline when necessary.
Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: Course content, format, structure, and schedule. Individualized programs of instruction for students. Classroom materials and curriculum. Standards-based lesson plans and learning activities.
Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
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.
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and actively work to develop a professional, respectful, and trusting relationship with advisees.
Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments in a timely manner.
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.
Complete before-school duty, after-school duty, and/or lunch duty.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.