This role is designed to meet the needs of the Gilpin Middle School community by providing Visual Arts education to youth, grades 5-8. The person in this role will also provide additional school and classroom support, as directed. Denver Language School is seeking team members who are ready to work collaboratively in a professional learning community; participate fully in professional development; and engage in continuous growth as an educator to best meet the socio-emotional learning needs of our students.
This part-time position is flexible and can be anywhere from .4 FTE - .8 FTE. The suitable applicant will be able to negotiate hours that work for all parties.
The annual salary for a full-time employee in this role is $50,000 - $61,001 per year. This salary would be prorated to reflect the part-time status of the hire.
Essential Functions and Objectives
Teach appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in Visual Arts, grades 5-8

• Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study, providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.
• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom management through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students
• Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team or IEP meetings as requested.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines with grade level teams.
• Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Prepare, administer, assign and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school software.
• Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.
• The safety of our students is our top priority, therefore all staff members will be expected to hold additional supervision duties, including before or after school or as directed by your supervisor.
• DLS expects all staff to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. You are a vital part of the DLS community, and may be asked and expected to attend Professional Development, serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assisting with and attending DLS events such as cultural, recruitment or PTO events is also expected.
• Follow the guidelines of the DLS Strategic Communication Plan to maintain and update content on individual classroom websites and communicate with DLS families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Visual Arts(K-12) or passing score on the PLACE or Praxis in Visual Arts(K-12)
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts Education (K-12)
• If not currently fully ELA trained, you are required to complete ELA professional development within two (2) years of ELA designation.
• Flexibility and a willingness to go above and beyond
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Official transcripts requested upon hiring- must be translated and evaluated