Teacher - General Interest

Position Type:Elementary School TeachingDate Posted:3/28/2024Location:Excel Academy Charter SchoolDate Available:04/01/2024Teacher - General InterestThis is a posting for anyone who has a general interest in teaching here at Excel Academy. Our teachers are responsible for the education of our elementary and middle school students in a setting and creating an environment with high standards in learning, creativity, and personal growth in accordance with each student's abilities, while carrying out the mission and vision of the school.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Specific duties include (other duties may be assigned):Develops and uses instructional material suitable for a wide range of learning styles.Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs.Establishes and maintains standards of student and classroom management required to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the atmosphere of class.Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records and assessment data.Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet Excel Academy goals and objectives.Communicates with parents through a variety of means.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing with helping students solve health and learning problems.Creates an effective environment for learning.Maintains professional competence through embedded staff development activities provided by Excel Academy and/or professional growth activities and university courses.Participates cooperatively with the Executive Director and/or Assistant Director by which s/he will be evaluated as a part of the Excel Academy and Colorado State guidelines for licensed personnel.Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records and classroom cleanliness.Provide leadership to select extra-curricular school activities.Participate in all trainings, team meetings and faculty meetings.Follows all policy and procedure established by the Excel Academy Board of Directors and Administration. Experience:A minimum of two years teaching experience is highly desired Education: A Bachelor's degree is required and a Master's degree in education or educational leadership is highly desiredCertificates, Licenses, & Registrations: CDE Teaching certificate or the passing of the subject matter Praxis examSkills/Knowledge/Ability:Colorado Model Content Standards and Grade Level ExpectationsExperience using different formative and summative assessment protocolsUnderstanding of best practices in educationAbility to use proven research strategies in education.Demonstrated experience in modeling, providing guided practice, and checking for understanding in students.Ability to select a variety of activities and media to respond to the diversity of learning styles and needs of the students in the class.Uses a variety of instructional strategies (e.g. direct instruction, cooperative learning, small group instruction, individualized instruction, inquiry) to engage students.Understands subjects taught and shows how this knowledge is created, organized, linked to other disciplines, and applied to real world settings.Uses a repertoire of assessment strategies to determine what students have and will learn.Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach.High fluency level in written and oral communication.Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, teachers as leaders, professional learning community model, effective communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management.Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, follow-through, and oral and written communication skillsMeet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in and effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.Ability to work collaboratively with a teamBe extremely flexible and able to work independentlyAccept responsibility and be self-motivatedIs ethical and honestBe able to successfully analyze information, manage complexity, report results, enter data, and observe school and district policies as well as state and federal laws with attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughnessKnowledgeable and comfortable working with technology and software programs, including MS Excel and WordAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to employees, students and parentsNeeds to be able to work effectively with school staff, District personnel, and vendors FLSA Status: ExemptEquipment: Computer (desktop/laptop/tablet) and communications technology equipment including software, office equipment (copy machine, fax, etc.), multi-line phone system, e-mail, and voice mail.Community Relations: Regular contact with community members, families, and school leaders to exchange information with regard to the students. Requires a high degree of confidentiality.The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: This position may experience high exposure to disease from bodily fluids due to contact with sick or injured students. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.