Teacher-Title I

Austin Community College; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a teacher in Boulder, Colorado, focused on enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching and an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate must hold or be in the process of obtaining a Colorado teaching license and demonstrate strong instructional strategies to support diverse learners. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with families and participating in professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado teaching license or application in process.
• Experience with diverse student groups and inclusive practices.
• Familiarity with Data Driven Instruction and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences according to District curriculum.
• Utilize DDI model to enhance student learning.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Foster relationships with parents and families.
• Participate in professional learning and reflective dialogue.

Skills

Curriculum Knowledge

Data Driven Instruction

Inclusive Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Colorado teaching license or application

Job description

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A BVSD teacher demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area while positively impacting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effectively managing the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences and teaches the course of study as outlined by the District approved curriculum; utilizes innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students; and plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom using the approved District instructional model and adhering to state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Utilize a Data Driven Instruction and Inquiry (DDI) model to systematically improve student learning; assess student proficiency using formal and informal assessment tools; differentiate assessments based on individual needs; provide timely feedback and targeted interventions; plan and consistently deliver instruction that draws on results of student assessments; anticipate student misconceptions and plan lessons accordingly; report grades.
• Create and foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment in which all students see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral expectations; implements procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices; actively seek a variety of perspectives; demonstrate mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts; and communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of their child’s education.
• Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts, and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices.
• Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.
• Develop positive relationships with parents/families; encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents; provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; and foster two way communication with families.
• Exhibit a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning; actively participate in the evaluation process through goal setting, reflection, and development of new strategies and techniques.
• Participate in reflective dialogue with colleagues, focused on student learning, to enhance student learning and utilize shared values and norms to facilitate discussions in which all participants have a voice and contribute to the common goal.
• Collaborate with special education, CLDE, and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and/or extention opportunities for students.
• Act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for each student’s academic success and well being.
• Supervise students in the classroom, halls, recess, before/after school duty, etc.; and enforce safety and security standards set by the District.
• Follow State legal requirements, negotiated agreement, and District and building policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with an endorsement that matches the need of the position (i.e. Elementary Education, ECE, CLDE, Reading Specialist).
• The license or application receipt must be uploaded to the application.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a “READ Act Designation” by meeting specific . If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it. Additional information can be found here .