TEACHER, SECONDARY (MIDDLE) - LANGUAGE ARTS, 7TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Teaches 7th-grade language arts subject matter to a diverse middle school student population, following the District’s standards-based curriculum. Helps students develop competence and confidence through a balance of basic skill acquisition and conceptual understanding. The teacher supports student achievement, maintains a positive and orderly learning environment, adapts instruction to students’ needs and learning styles, and evaluates and reports student progress. The role includes communicating with families and school colleagues to address academic and behavioral concerns. The teacher may participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, subject to the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Department of Labor regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license; a CDE application receipt is accepted for 90 days.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the District.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce student rules of conduct and behavior; reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare lesson plans and materials in accordance with District-approved curriculum guidelines.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
Teach students individually and in groups using various methods, including lectures, technology, and discussions.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments; evaluate student progress and report grades using District software.
Prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems.
May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as provided by the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable Department of Labor regulations.