Art / Multi Media Teacher

Location:
Challenger Middle School
Recruiting Start Date
05/02/2023
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.

• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• 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
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• 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
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• 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
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
• Models and promotes effective communication
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Manages materials and supplies
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

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 routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• 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.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

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

• The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
• 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.
• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• 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.
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

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:
$45,000.00-$70,646.00
(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:

• A current resume
• 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)

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]