5Th Grade Teacher Jobs

Location:
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Recruiting Start Date
05/26/2023
Estimated Start Date
08/07/2023A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Manages materials and supplies
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.
• The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.
• The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.), Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Range:
$48,800.00-$77,004.00
(Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Hours Per Day
7.5 hour(s) per day
Number Of Days Per Year
183 days M-F
Benefits Eligibility
Full-time - Regular
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) .
FLSA Status
United States of America (Exempt)
How To Apply
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting ("Evidence of Eligibility" means license application with CDE is in process)
• Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)
• (optional) Three current letters of recommendation (ie: within the last 2-3 years)
• A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
Hiring Manager Email
[email protected]