7th Grade Science Teacher

Teacher

Here at Coal Ridge Middle, we offer traditional core classes that are rich in vigor and follow our district's curriculum guide. In addition to our traditional classes, we offer high level advanced core classes in two core areas:
Math and Language Arts. These classes embrace curriculum and instruction that:
Provide opportunities for students to develop in-depth understanding Develop an awareness of student's own learning and thinking processes Include student's interests and passions Provide choices for the learner around outcome products Involve students in setting goals for their learning and assessing their progress toward those goals Stretch the student's level of knowledge and understanding; they must be willing to go past their "comfort zone" Weave several district and state standards through engaging instruction that demands higher-level thinking.

St. Vrain Valley Schools values the health and well-being of its employees and seeks to establish and maintain a culture of health and wellness that encourages and supports healthy behaviors, a sense of community and an improved quality of life. As part of that commitment, the district offers a choice of medical plans and access to comprehensive wellness programming. Substitute, Seasonal, Extra Duty, and Temporary Positions are Eligible for PERA (Pension) and the District Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

All other regular positions are eligible for PERA (Pension), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Wellness Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-term Disability. For more Benefit information, please check out the New Hire Benefits Enrollment Guide

Job Title: Teacher FLSA Status:
Exempt

Department: School Work Calendar: 186 days

Pay Program: Certified

Prepared/Revised Date: July 2020

Summary: Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish a good relationship with parents and other staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Plan a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and meet their individual needs and abilities.

2. Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.

3. Guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.

4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

5. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.

6. Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.

7. Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.

8. Maintain and improve professional competence and serve on staff committees as required.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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