8th Grade Math Teacher, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Position

8th Grade Math Teacher
, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering  School Year)

Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering, Greeley, CO

Exempt

/ 190 Days

Salary placement on the Certified Salary schedule is dependent on education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees are granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience, up to a maximum of ten (10) years.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), & 457(b) plans available immediately upon hire.

Ability to sit for long periods, handle visual and auditory demands, occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Maintains discipline and classroom control, fostering a safe and positive environment in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensures adequate supervision to guarantee health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Guides learning toward curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Uses instructional methods and materials best suited to meeting objectives and standards.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses student learning abilities regularly and seeks assistance from district specialists when necessary.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintains order fairly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteers and collaborates with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of student groups.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional standards.
• Respects students' personal spaces throughout the day.
• Implements students' IEP plans while maintaining integrity of academic time and motivating participation.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration.
• Provides availability to students and parents outside instructional hours when required under reasonable terms.
• Cooperates with staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts responsibility for co‑curricular activities as assigned.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems promptly.
• Models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrators.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student information.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Colorado Teaching License.
• Preferred:
  Experience in a related field.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Effective classroom management strategies.
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Empathetic and positive relationship builder.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the position as outlined.

• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient…