STEM Teacher- Middle School

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STEM Teacher- 6-8

Summary

Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of 6-8 Core Knowledge and state content standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with the Colorado Teacher Professional Practices. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Description of Job Tasks

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the students education.
  • Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies procedures and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Actively participate in:
  • Department team building meetings and discussions.
  • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
  • Social cultural interscholastic and extracurricular activities.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborate:
  • With teachers support personnel administrators and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
  • With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional time supervise the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings.
• Administer appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Develop plan prepare and implement:
  • Course content format structure and schedule.
  • Individualized programs of instruction for students.
  • Classroom materials and curriculum.
  • Standards-based lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large small and one-on-one settings.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and actively work to develop a professional respectful and trusting relationship with advisees.
• Administer edit proofread and grade students assignments and assessments in a timely manner.
• Monitor student growth and progress adapt support as needed and maintain documentation pertinent to academic social and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Complete before-school duty after-school duty and/or lunch duty.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Bachelors degree
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred

Licenses Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements preferred
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire

Technical Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • English language skills
  • Math skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Work supportively with other teachers staff and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with students parents/guardians staff and community members.
• Be a part of and work with a team.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers peripherals and media equipment
• Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe and/or other software packages
• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs
• Typical office equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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 Activity

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop kneel crouch or crawl

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

Close vision at 20 inches or less

X

Distance vision at 20 feet or more

X

Peripheral vision

X

Ability to adjust to focus

X

Weight and Force Demands

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Mental Functions

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze

X

Communicate

X

Copy

X

Coordinate

X

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X

Evaluate

X

Interpersonal Skills

X

Compile

X

Negotiate

X