High School ICAP Teacher (.67 FTE)

Windsor Charter Academy•Windsor, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of ICAP Quality Standards and state content standards. This role involves teaching 4 sections of "Freshman Firebird" (Individual Career and Academic Plan Course) and requires a commitment to student diversity, family engagement, and adherence to school policies. The teacher will create a positive classroom environment, develop and implement standards-based lesson plans, instruct students in various settings, and design assessments to monitor student growth. Additionally, the teacher will serve as an advisor to a small group of students, maintain documentation, and communicate progress to parents and staff.

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
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 instructing students in a classroom setting
Valid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements

Responsibilities

Instruct secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of ICAP Quality Standards and state content standards.
Teach 4 sections of "Freshman Firebird" (Individual Career and Academic Plan Course).
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.
Participate in student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
Engage in professional growth opportunities.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Collaborate 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.
Develop individualized programs of instruction for students.
Develop classroom materials and curriculum.
Develop 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.
Use assessment 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.