Elementary Teacher - Independence Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher to develop coursework and deliver instruction that supports an exemplary educational program for students in the elementary grades. The role emphasizes planning, assessment, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure student success.

The position requires a Colorado teaching license (K-6) and a strong commitment to professional learning communities, with daily collaboration and family communication at the core of the role.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Student teaching/practicum/internship meeting Colorado's requirements
• CDE teaching license and credential required
• CDE Elementary Education (K-6) endorsement required
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to align curriculum with state standards
• Ability to work in a Professional Learning Community

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings daily.
• Develop, plan, and implement course content, lesson plans, and instructional activities.
• Administer, edit, and grade assignments and assessments daily.
• Design varied assessment tasks and use data for feedback and instructional adjustments.
• Create a positive classroom environment and manage student behavior daily.
• Monitor student growth and document progress for academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Communicate progress and needs with parents/guardians and staff daily.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance instruction and outcomes.
• Participate in department, team, and district meetings and related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned daily

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDE teaching license

CDE Elementary Education endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Elementary Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status : Exempt

Classification Group : Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position : School Principal or designee

Pay Plan : Certified/Licensed

Pay Range : Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated : 04/23/2024

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY : Develop coursework to support effective instruction of students at the elementary school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

1. 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 30%
2. 2. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 20%
3. 3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
4. 4. 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. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
5. 5. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
6. 6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
7. 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
8. 8. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
9. 9. Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
10. 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
11. TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• CDE Elementary Education (grades K-6) endorsement
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of successful elementary teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement