Music and Academic Support Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$52,800 - $85,242•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 to develop and refine knowledge and skills supporting students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success; evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates progress; and collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities. The role involves planning and delivering instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, differentiating instruction to meet students’ academic, social, emotional, and health needs, and creating a safe, inclusive, respectful learning environment. The teacher assesses student learning, provides feedback, maintains required records, communicates with families, supervises students, and supports student development through effective instruction, technology, and collaboration. The teacher works primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment and requires supervision of students at all times. Work takes place during scheduled school/work hours and may include extended hours or days as directed. The position is based at Edith Wolford Elementary School.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degree, such as a B.A., A.B., or B.S.
Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
Colorado Department of Education Initial or Professional Teacher License.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record-keeping, document-management, and filing systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality, manage simultaneous demands, and set clear priorities.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility and knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and applicable legal requirements relevant to assigned students.
Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, written, listening, verbal communication, cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated detail orientation, flexibility, creativity, initiative, and student-centered, relationship-focused practice.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, which may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds (or more depending on assignment and student needs), and physically restraining students when necessary.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences and plan programs of study that meet students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Develop and implement lessons connecting multiple content areas and disciplines, emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
Plan and deliver effective instruction, adapting and differentiating teaching for students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment and foster positive relationships and appropriate student behavior.
Use formal and informal assessment methods, provide feedback, evaluate student progress regularly, and use results to inform instruction and planning.
Communicate student progress and provide reports as required.
Integrate appropriate technology into instruction, student learning, data interpretation, and professional responsibilities.
Establish high expectations and support students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Collaborate with families and significant adults for students’ benefit and work effectively with colleagues and the school community.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Ensure students are supervised at all times and follow policies and procedures for student health, safety, welfare, and education.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance where applicable.
Manage materials and supplies and perform assigned instructional and non-instructional duties.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district policies and procedures, and location requirements.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, reflection, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
Respond as directed and as necessary in safety or crisis situations, and use effective conflict resolution.
Report to work as scheduled, attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards, and perform other duties as assigned.