5th Grade Teacher

Core Values:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well‑being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff.
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

Job Title: 5th Grade Teacher

Work Year: 165 days

Department: Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To: School Principal

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

The primary responsibility of the 5th Grade Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract and maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• Elementary Education Endorsement or teaching in the applicable content area.
• Teacher must be highly qualified in the applicable content area through one of the following options:
  • Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license.
  • Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
  • Eligibility for a TiR or Alternative Licensing Program in content area.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint‑based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

• Experience in a Title I or low‑income setting.
• Previous experience as a certified teacher.

• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards.
• Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum.
• Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities.
• Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st‑century skills.
• Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction.
• Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing, and math throughout the curriculum.
• Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus.
• Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, and ability to develop positive relationships with school and community.
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspects of each student.
• Ability to interpret test information and data.
• Strong commitment to system change and evidence of being a team player.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to be flexible.

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods, including:
  • Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
  • Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
  • Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research‑based principles of effective instruction, including:
  • Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
  • Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
  • Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
  • Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
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