Anticipated Middle School Teacher at Salida del Sol Academy

Job Overview

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Middle School Teachers are paired with an additional content area Teacher and are encouraged to work cooperatively with the whole Middle School Team.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited College or University
• Must meet Credentialed requirements by one of the following:
• Colorado Teacher's Certification in Secondary Education (7-12) OR
• Passing score on the Generalist examination OR
• Having obtained 36 university credits in the specific teaching area

• Strong organizational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with computer technologies
• Strong classroom management
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student assessment/testing data
• Possess problem solving skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and board approved curriculum

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Support Mission and Vision of Salida del Sol Academy
• Instructs students in content with stated objectives that prepare students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion and second language acquisition, such as sheltered instruction, and cooperative learning.
• Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the school's instructional philosophy.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, parent contact forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance and evaluation and encouragement of student achievement through conferences and other means.
• Administers variety of local, district, or state assessments.
• Select appropriate books, media and instructional resources that will enhance student learning experiences
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Administer and analyze various forms of formative data; participate in weekly data meetings with grade-level team.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including student clubs, math and literacy nights and after-school activities.
• Act in an advisory capacity to a small group of students, acting as a mentor and an anchor for students, provide guidance and feedback to students and their families.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

• Annual Salary Range $52,000-$64,130 depending on experience and education.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Employer paid Life, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Accrued Paid Leave at 8 hours per calendar month worked;
  Total 80 hours.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.