Innovation Instructor - Kindergarten-5Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

10h

About The Position

The Innovation Instructor teaches non-core content subjects to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, following a standards-based curriculum. The instructor supports students’ interpersonal skills and problem-solving through collaboration, plans related programming, and advises students to encourage achievement. The role includes preparing and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining student records, supporting positive behavior, and coordinating with families and school staff to address academic and behavioral needs. The position requires the employee to live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
Experience managing a highly individualized classroom.
Demonstrated experience in the subject matter area.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Current Colorado Department of Education teacher's license with an endorsement in the subject area.

Responsibilities

Help students develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities through group interaction and collaboration.
Plan and organize related programming throughout the year.
Advise students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor and supervise assigned students, enforce rules of conduct and behavior, and reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting instruction to student learning styles.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, and report grades using District software.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community, while supporting students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.