5th Grade Teacher

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado Springs is seeking a licensed teacher to join our team. The role focuses on creating a flexible program and a positive classroom environment aligned with state standards and district policies.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, a Colorado teaching certificate endorsed in the assignment area, and collaborate with parents and staff to support student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Alternatives as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study appropriate to students' maturity and needs.
• Creates a positive classroom environment upholding school rules.
• Guides learning to increase student achievement per curriculum and standards.
• Employs instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides timely reports.
• Collaborates with professionals to determine learning needs and seek specialists.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents on progress.
• Adheres to Board policies, rules, and licensure standards.
• Maintains professional competence and participates in staff committees.

Skills

Teaching teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Job Goals

To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and I meets their individual needs and abilities.
• Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
• The teacher will guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
• Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
• The school professional adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.

Salary

Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience

Benefits

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

186 days per year