Teacher - Elementary Primary

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

As a three-time John Irwin Award recipient, Sierra is a high achieving school nestled in the Ralston Valley articulation area of Arvada. Our new state of the art facility offers a variety of learning environments and opportunities to meet the needs of all learners, including: site-based GT resource teacher, SSN3 program, and a variety of other programs and supports for our students. Sierra is committed to small class sizes and ensuring that all students have In-Field teachers. Throughout the school day, Sierra focuses on educating the whole child by incorporating mindfulness activities, providing structured brain breaks, offering regular specials (Art, Music, and P.E.), and preparing students to be responsible citizens in the 21st century. Each classroom is equipped with interactive projectors, audio enhancement, 1-to-1 devices in all K-5 classes. All grades incorporate technology into daily lessons including Digital Portfolios, SeeSaw, and Google Apps for Education. Our R.O.A.R. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program and Restorative Circles focuses on building community, empathy, and teaching positive behaviors. In partnership with our families and community, we take pride in ensuring success of the whole child.

Sierra Elementary seeks passionate educators with high levels of professionalism and community investment. We are looking for candidates who embrace a growth mindset, willingness to fail forward, understand the importance of social-emotional learning and appreciate collaboration. Applicants must love kids, be energetic, flexible, hold a strong belief that all students can achieve, and be able to provide differentiated instruction. The ability to model technology best practices and databased instruction is required. Preferred experience in the following areas: Lucy Calkins Reading Units of Study, Math Workshop, Thinking Maps, and blended learning.

Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $66,989.54 Effective as of: 08-16-2022

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare and distribute parent communications.
Observe and evaluate student's performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.