Teacher, Second Grade

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.

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

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is looking for a dedicated teacher in Thornton, Colorado. The role involves planning and delivering instructional activities and creating a positive educational climate for students. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree and possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Educator License.

The position offers a permanent/regular employment type and requires adherence to district standards for educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Current or ability to obtain a Colorado Educator License within 30 days.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instructional activities.
• Create a positive educational climate.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to excellence, equity, and inclusion. Position type: Permanent / Regular. Location: Thornton, CO. FTE: 1.0. Months per year: 9. Job code: 001002.

Salary information and benefits details follow the certified salary schedule and are dependent on education and work experience.

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 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
• Minimum age 18 years

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Must possess or be able to obtain 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

Preferences

• Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement

READ Act Requirements

All K-3 teachers and staff responsible for teaching reading to students in grades K-3 must complete evidence-based training within 90 work days of start date. See cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy.

Salary Information (External Candidates)

All salary placement is based on 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 (includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience). Verification of outside experience is the responsibility of the individual employee. For further explanation of salary placement please refer to the Certified Master Agreement on the district website.

Benefits Information

Adams 12 Five Star Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), & 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked. Benefits information including paid time off can be found on the Benefits Overview page.