Licensed: 5th Grade Teacher

Job Title: 5th Grade Teacher

Location: Fort Logan Northgate

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Work Status: Licensed, Full-Time Exempt

Reports To: School Principal

Fort Logan Northgate is seeking a dynamic individual to join our 6th‑grade team for the upcoming school year. The applicant must be collaborative, aware of current productive pedagogical practices, and eager to impact young people. The chosen candidate will focus on supporting students in a differentiated classroom setting. Candidates must believe that all students can learn, have excellent classroom management skills, and a strong understanding of how data can help inform intentional planning.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in the area(s) of teaching assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

• Plan instruction consistent with the district‑approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s).
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.
• Plan effective use of class time.

• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners.
• Modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively with learners.
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction.

• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction.
• Communicate effectively student progress to student and parent/guardian.

• Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction.
• Maintain necessary student records.
• Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned.

• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Establish conditions under which students exercise self‑discipline, honesty, leadership and citizenship.

• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado.
• Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate a concern for students' health and safety.
• Stays within department budget.

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies.

Physical Requirements: May include standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi‑level buildings.

Clearance: Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Salary: Placement on Licensed Teacher salary schedule based upon previous teaching experience and highest degree and college credits earned after student teaching was completed. The current…