Science Teacher - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek Schools•Centennial, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Develop coursework to support effective science instruction at the school level. Deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and supports success for all students. The role includes planning and implementing curriculum, teaching students in a variety of settings, assessing and monitoring student progress, adapting instruction, maintaining a supportive classroom environment, communicating with families and staff, and participating in school and district activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Student teaching, practicum, or internship experience meeting or exceeding Colorado requirements.
Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
Appropriate Colorado Department of Education endorsement or equivalent in the content field: Elementary Education (grades K–6) for elementary assignments or Science (grades 6–12) for secondary assignments.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
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 developing and communicating programs and curriculum.
Ability and desire to work as a team member and actively participate in a Professional Learning Community.
Ability to understand, appreciate, and accommodate student diversity and establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to serve as a role model and as an innovative, creative learner committed to staying current with instructional practice and pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Formal education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of successful science teaching experience.
Experience working in the public sector.
Experience advising school clubs or 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

Instruct students in large-group, small-group, and one-on-one settings.
Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, course formats and schedules, individualized instructional programs, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student assignments and assessments.
Design varied assessment tasks, use assessment data to provide meaningful feedback, and modify instruction.
Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity; supervise students’ behavior and well-being in classroom and other educational settings; and administer discipline when appropriate.
Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and document students’ academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.
Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents or guardians and other staff as needed.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.