Instructional Guide (6th - 8th Grade)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore PreK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School where students live and learn by the motto, "The world is our classroom." Explore's unique placement on historic farmland encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, and the natural wonder of the environment around the school makes explorers out of every Explore student. Learning comes to life through community-based expeditions, which are long-term, in-depth studies that offer real-world connections and inspire higher levels of academic achievement. Strong community partnerships help students become active learners and leaders where they live.

Requirements

Current and valid Colorado teaching license.
The minimum requirement for Instructional Guide (IG) is 5 years of successful and effective teaching experience.
The IG should also demonstrate mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills; evidence of excellent interpersonal skills; and a commitment to participate in, plan for and provide professional development.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.
Colorado Principal/Admin license preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee Mapleton's Induction Program at the school level for beginning teacher(s). Responsibilities include: Attend monthly Induction/IG professional development meetings, provide scheduled Induction meetings with new staff and those new to the school. Introduce and orient the new teacher to the school. Use a research-based framework to guide the new teacher in reflecting on practice for the purpose of growth and development. Use structured tools (such as Mapleton's Framework for Teaching) to guide interactions and keep collaborative conversations focused. View new teacher's classroom to provide objective non-judgmental data. Arrange reciprocal classroom visits. Model and conduct demonstration lessons. Co-teach with the new teacher help the new teacher. Identify and access school and community resources.
Support teachers in the development of the teaching/learning cycle. Support teachers with classroom rules and routines. Help with classroom management. Help set-up classroom. Help plan lessons. Look at student work. Use formal and informal assessment strategies. Analyze student work to differentiate instruction. Understand and use the curriculum and student standards.
Support teachers in the development of short- and long-term goals.
Support school in a wide capacity which may include Leadership support and communication, emergency needs, substitute coverage, field trip implementation, assembly planning, and as assigned.
Hold strong communication skills.
Assist in recruiting and hiring highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals.
Oversee the ordering, organizing and maintenance of learning resources.
Coordinate and collaborate with school staff to design and implement professional growth opportunities with teachers and paraprofessionals.
Complement the leadership, staff, students, and parents in the pursuit of the development and implementation of the school model.
Maintain a flexible schedule capable of multiple task undertakings and spontaneous adjustment to circumstances as they arise.
Attend conferences, workshops, in-services, meetings, or classes as needed to support the development of the school model.
Assist the School Director in the preparation of periodic reports on the development and implementation of the school model.
Oversee the coordination, preparation, administration, and analysis of a variety of educational assessment materials to inform daily learning.
Highly competent in observing, modeling, providing feedback, and coaching individual teachers to positively impact student learning.
Promote and develop leadership with all constituents of the school community.
Willing to provide direction and instruction to staff, community, and students.
Demonstrates a willingness to work with students ranging in grades from seventh to twelfth grades.
Assist teachers in creating appropriate instructional interventions to meet the individual needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with special needs, students on a 504 plan, intervention groups, and students identified as gifted and talented.
Possess a strong background in literacy and math instruction.
Other duties as assigned for the school and the district.