Music and Academic Support Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The teacher organizes and facilitates learning using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology, participates in a community of learning, evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, and communicates progress. The position focuses on music and academic support at Edith Wolford Elementary School and includes collaboration, reflection, and ongoing professional growth to improve student learning and success. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, differentiates for students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs, establishes a safe and inclusive classroom, assesses student learning, and maintains required records. The role includes working with families and colleagues, supervising students and applicable support staff or volunteers, managing materials, responding to safety or crisis situations, and complying with district policies and applicable laws. Duties may be modified or supplemented by the district.

Requirements

Bachelor's (baccalaureate) degree.
Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
Academy District 20 Teacher License: Initial.
Colorado Department of Education Teacher License: Professional.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records and document-management systems and to maintain confidentiality, including understanding data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, collaborate in a team, manage simultaneous demands, and set priorities.
Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, listening, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements relevant to assigned students.
Commitment to student education, a student-centered and relationship-focused approach, and willingness to participate in required ongoing training.
Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences and lessons aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, connecting content areas and emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment that supports positive student behavior and relationships.
Engage students across a range of abilities and needs by adapting instruction and differentiating for academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Assess student learning using formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform instruction, and report student progress as required.
Integrate appropriate technology into instruction and use technology to support professional responsibilities, data interpretation, and student learning.
Communicate and collaborate with students, families, colleagues, support staff, volunteers, and other members of the school community.
Supervise students at all times and respond as directed in safety and crisis situations.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their performance where applicable.
Maintain accurate records and manage instructional materials and supplies.
Comply with applicable laws, district policies and procedures, and location requirements; maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
Participate in professional reflection and growth, respond to feedback, and demonstrate leadership in the school, community, and teaching profession.
Perform other assigned instructional and non-instructional duties and report to work as scheduled.