26 Year-Long Substitute

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.


Job Title: Year-LongSubstitute
Work Year: 165 days
Department: Teaching and Learning Services
Reports To: School Principal
Salary Range: Misc Schedule B Non-Exempt Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Schedule B
Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Be the change that you wish to see in the world. -Mahatma Gandhi

The Pueblo Innovation Zone consists of eight unique schools that provide some of the most challenging and rewarding work. We are seeking educators who are driven by a strong desire to positively transform the lives of students. Successful teachers will have the following characteristics:

• A passion for teaching and learning.
• The ability to develop meaningful relationships with students.
• Analytic and data driven problem solving skills.
• Strong classroom management.
• Interpersonal and cultural awareness.
• Belief that ALL students can achieve excellence
• A Growth Mindset is a must.

REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• K-12 Endorsement OR
• Bachelors Degree or higher and eligible for a 3-year Substitute Authorization
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Language Arts or Math experience in middle school
• Thorough knowledge of Colorado State Standards Benchmarks and Item Analysis in Language Arts
• Additional literacy/reading professional development (please list)
• Additional Math professional development
• Previous experience and ability to work and effectively communicate with teachers and administrators
• Ability and skills to inspire teachers and students to strive for continual academic improvement
• Demonstrated experience implementing a multi-tiered student support system in tandem with Response to Intervention
• Experience integrating reading and writing
• 3-5 years successful teaching as demonstrated by references evaluations and student growth data
• Experience implementing effective literacy instruction including foundational skills and comprehension strategies
• Experience using Common Core State standards to plan instruction.
• Experience with a blended learning model or a desire to learn
• Experience with AVID implementation or a desire to learn
• Experience in a Title I setting
• Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
• Successful experience implementing strong classroom routines and procedures demonstrated by references and evaluations
• Experience with STEM based educational philosophy and instructional practices.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Substitute for classroom teachers
• Provide high quality classroom instruction
• Administer various assessments
• Establish clear classroom routines and procedures that create a positive student-centered learning environment.
• Utilize data from a variety of sources to collaboratively plan and adapt instruction. Submit lesson plans for feedback and support.
• Implement evidenced-based instructional practices that build student knowledge and skills across a variety of content areas.
• Actively engage in the professional development activities to continuously improve practices.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Communicate effectively and productively with a variety of stakeholders including students families and colleagues.
• Collaborate as a member of a high performing team to drive individual and school improvement.
• Utilize a standards-based grading protocol.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In an 8-hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O ï½ Occasionally (.5 ï½ 2.5 hrs per day)
F ï½ Frequently (2.5 ï½ 5.5 hrs per day) C ï½ Continually (5.5-8 hrsper day)
NA ï½ Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions;

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of current teaching license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.


Please note: If hireda new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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