Science Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

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 a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success; evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates progress; and regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students. The teacher demonstrates content knowledge and pedagogical expertise, provides instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction, and plans and delivers effective, differentiated instruction. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, respectful, and nurturing learning environment; assesses and reports student progress; collaborates with families and colleagues; supervises students and, where applicable, educational support staff and volunteers; maintains required records; and complies with applicable laws, district policies, and location requirements. Duties may be modified or changed by the district and may include other duties as assigned. The role is based at Liberty High School. It is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 183 days per year. The teacher works primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The work environment may be quiet, moderate, or loud. Extended work hours or days may be required as directed. The position routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment and is responsible for student health, safety, welfare, education, and supervision. The job is active and may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs, ladders, or stools, reaching, handling objects, and using a computer keyboard. Staff typically lift and carry up to 20 pounds, with potentially higher demands depending on assignment and student needs, and may physically restrain students when necessary. The role requires speaking, hearing, vision, odor detection, and hand and finger coordination.

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.
Meet Academy District 20 teacher-license requirements and Colorado Department of Education Initial or Professional teacher-license requirements.
Demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; secondary teachers must have knowledge of literacy and mathematics and be content-area experts.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and interact effectively with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record-keeping, document-management, and filing systems, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including students, families, staff, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, manage simultaneous demands, and set clear priorities.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students’ needs.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position’s responsibilities.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds typically, with higher demands possible for some assignments, and physically restraining students when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences and plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction, using evidence-based practices and appropriate technology.
Develop and implement lessons that connect content areas and disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment that supports positive student behavior and relationships.
Adapt teaching to engage students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels, including their academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Collaborate with families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.
Assess student learning using formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform planning and instruction, and regularly report student progress.
Establish and communicate high expectations and support students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Integrate technology to support instruction, authentic learning, data interpretation, professional responsibilities, and student learning.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy; manage instructional materials and supplies.
Supervise students at all times and respond as directed and as necessary in safety or crisis situations.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance where applicable.
Make provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures and practices, and location requirements.
Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
Perform non-instructional duties and other duties as assigned, and report consistently for scheduled work.