Teacher, Physical Education (0.5 FTE)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Welby Community School of the Arts, PK-6, is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that uses the arts to inspire a love for learning and build a solid foundation for future academic success in each child. As part of the EL Education Network, students and teachers are engaged in work that is challenging, adventurous, and meaningful, and students achieve more than they think possible, becoming active contributors to building a better world. At Welby, Colorado Academic standards are enhanced with engaging artistic experiences, and student learning is enriched through visual arts, music, dance, and performing arts. The arts lens at Welby is driven by discovery. Students are supported in their creative adventures by high-quality teachers and encouraged to be curious. Each year, Welby students demonstrate their learning with a unique performance or showcase, including a variety of art (sculptures, 2D), music (Battle of the Bands, concerts), and performances (plays, film festivals), and more.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Physical Education endorsement required.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning curriculum and instruction.
Commitment to and passion for working with diverse cultures.
High sense of urgency for change and sustainable results in improving student achievement.
Keen observation skills to support daily informal assessment.
Commitment to our school model.
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

Have a commitment to raising achievement among all students including high-need students, students with disabilities, and those who are performing below grade level.
Develop rigorous and relevant lesson plans, which ensure instruction is connected to standards, differentiated to support learning, engages all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensures smooth classroom management.
Provide students with skills necessary to meet or exceed the Grade Level Expectations of the Colorado Model Content Standards with defined sequential outcomes, authentic and engaging instruction, and modeled assessment expectations.
Clearly communicate student progress and achievements throughout course work with students and parents.
Maintain professional communications and interactions with student, parent community, and staff.
Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues across content areas and participate in planning meetings to develop integrated instruction and improve teaching practices, including rigorous curriculum, authentic instruction, and multiple assessment strategies.
Assist students in making connections between core course of study and STEM concepts in a supportive learning environment.
Attend and take full advantage of professional development offered.
Perseverance in the face of challenges.