Interventionist - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Perform effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic classroom management and planning skills
Basic organizational skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
Ability and desire to work as a team member
Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
Appropriate endorsements or equivalent in the content field

Nice To Haves

Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of content related to life skills, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to secondary learners.
Demonstrate the ability to gather, interpret and evaluate data for the purpose of program modification and interventions.
Strong communication, organization and planning skills.
Positively impact achievement and differentiate services based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Demonstrate problem solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
Demonstrate skills in supervision of students.
Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to form relationships with students and to serve as an academic coach/mentor.
Willing to support and actively participate in a professional learning community.
Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments, and pursue best teaching practices.