English Language Development

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k), 403(b), & 457(b) plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is looking for a qualified teacher to enhance student success at Leroy Elementary School in Thornton, CO. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching methods aimed at fostering achievement in all students.

The role involves planning and delivering instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and participating in ongoing training.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and be eligible for a Colorado Educator License. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, promoting a healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Educator License required within 30 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.
• Create a positive educational climate for students.
• Meet school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Grade papers and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Location: Leroy Elementary School (Thornton, CO) — Job Code: 200099

Summary

A teacher will perform effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Participate in ongoing training sessions
• Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
• Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
• Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare and distribute parent communications
• Observe and evaluate student performance
• Manage student behavior in the classroom, creating appropriate behavior strategies

Education and Related Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with the Colorado Department of Education for a valid Colorado Educator License within 30 days of hire
• Must possess the required license and endorsement; if highly qualified by content test or semester hours with no endorsement, applicant must possess a Colorado educator license with a passing score on a CDE approved content test or 24 semester hours in specific core content classes as determined by Human Resources
• Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or LDE (Linguistically Diverse Education) Endorsement

Salary Information

Salary information: See Certified Salary Schedule. Standard hours per week: 40. FTE: 1.0. Months per year: 9. Position type: Permanent/Regular. Location: Thornton, CO. Job Code: 200099.

All salary placement on our Certified Salary Schedule is dependent on the employee's education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. For further explanation of salary placement please refer to our Certified Master Agreement that can be found on our district website.

Benefits Information

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit‑eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.