General Description:
- Effective teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments
needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all
students.
- They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare
diverse student populations for postsecondary and workforce success.
- Effective teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development and employ and
adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving
mastery and students who need acceleration.
- They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong
learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation.
- Effective teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and
utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning
environment.
- Because effective teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning
opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration,
continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
- Effective teachers establish a rapport with parents, students and colleagues, and exhibit
knowledge of the content of the subject area assigned.
- Effective teachers are responsible for using effective instructional techniques.
- Effective teachers maintain a positive attitude and perception about the educational
task.
Education and Licensure
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Holds a Colorado teaching license or is currently eligible for one with the appropriate
endorsement for this position.
- A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching verification,
previous work experience.
Endorsement Category
- Elementary Education K - 6
Strategic Plan
- The teacher shall identify the development needs of students, shall maintain a
productive learning environment, and shall work collaboratively to support the priorities
of the Strategic Plan.
Condition of Employment
- As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected
to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program
within the first three years of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,394.00 - $109,314.00 per year
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School subjects:
- English
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Aurora, CO 80017 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Aurora, CO 80017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person