Closing Date:
See posting EFFECTIVE: 2024-25 school year
Position type: Exempt
New Employee: 191 days/year
1.0 FTE
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will teach and reinforce skills in middle school science. Employing evidence-based best practices in science instruction, you'll engage middle school students effectively, nurturing their understanding and appreciation of advanced scientific topics. Your responsibilities will involve meticulously planning lessons, selecting appropriate materials, and designing assessments to gauge student comprehension. Additionally, you'll lead discussions, offer constructive feedback, and utilize instructional models like the Gradual Release of Responsibility and Backward By Design. Collaboration will be essential as you work within professional learning communities, employing data-driven instruction to develop class curriculum in line with state standards. The primary focus of this position is on fostering student growth and proficiency, preparing them for future academic endeavors. Encouraging parent and guardian involvement in student learning through various avenues such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences is integral. Furthermore, you'll play a crucial role in building positive community relations among stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
• Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st Century learning.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and make curriculum rigorous, relevant, and applicable to the real world.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards/NGSS, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on individual student needs.
• Collaborate with specialists and provide unique learning opportunities and research based effective practices for students with special needs.
• Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child that is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Ensure all classroom processes, procedures and data collection are highly organized and effective with optimal use of instructional time.
• Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor their learning.
• Collaborate with educators from other grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice.
• Use Data-Driven Instruction to analyze student outcome data to make instructional decisions
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Effectively communicate with parents and staff about student’s progress and opportunities.
• Actively participate in all staff meetings, PLCs, and team activities.
• Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Science education (required).
Master’s degree in Science(preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Secondary Science endorsement.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Is flexible and adaptable to change.
Has advanced computer/technology skills.
Has knowledge of proper chemical storage and disposal.
Has the ability to setup and maintain the safety of the chemical storage area.
Has the ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with the School District community.
Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate, coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal skills.
Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and evaluate.
Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain a generally positive attitude.
Observe all District policies and procedures.
Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Mostly clean and comfortable.
REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.
LOCATION:
Englewood Leadership Academy
SALARY:
Salary placement from $51,140 - $98,548 based upon education, experience and Master Agreement. Current Salary Schedule posted at Salary Schedules - Englewood Schools.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the date of the posting or once the vacancy has been filled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion,4101 S. Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (303) 806-2029, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.

Closing Date:
See posting EFFECTIVE: 2024-25 school year
Position type: Exempt
New Employee: 191 days/year
1.0 FTE
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will teach and reinforce skills in middle school science. Employing evidence-based best practices in science instruction, you'll engage middle school students effectively, nurturing their understanding and appreciation of advanced scientific topics. Your responsibilities will involve meticulously planning lessons, selecting appropriate materials, and designing assessments to gauge student comprehension. Additionally, you'll lead discussions, offer constructive feedback, and utilize instructional models like the Gradual Release of Responsibility and Backward By Design. Collaboration will be essential as you work within professional learning communities, employing data-driven instruction to develop class curriculum in line with state standards. The primary focus of this position is on fostering student growth and proficiency, preparing them for future academic endeavors. Encouraging parent and guardian involvement in student learning through various avenues such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences is integral. Furthermore, you'll play a crucial role in building positive community relations among stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
• Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st Century learning.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and make curriculum rigorous, relevant, and applicable to the real world.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards/NGSS, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on individual student needs.
• Collaborate with specialists and provide unique learning opportunities and research based effective practices for students with special needs.
• Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child that is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Ensure all classroom processes, procedures and data collection are highly organized and effective with optimal use of instructional time.
• Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor their learning.
• Collaborate with educators from other grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice.
• Use Data-Driven Instruction to analyze student outcome data to make instructional decisions
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Effectively communicate with parents and staff about student’s progress and opportunities.
• Actively participate in all staff meetings, PLCs, and team activities.
• Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Science education (required).
Master’s degree in Science(preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Secondary Science endorsement.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Is flexible and adaptable to change.
Has advanced computer/technology skills.
Has knowledge of proper chemical storage and disposal.
Has the ability to setup and maintain the safety of the chemical storage area.
Has the ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with the School District community.
Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate, coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal skills.
Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and evaluate.
Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain a generally positive attitude.
Observe all District policies and procedures.
Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Mostly clean and comfortable.
REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.
LOCATION:
Englewood Leadership Academy
SALARY:
Salary placement from $51,140 - $98,548 based upon education, experience and Master Agreement. Current Salary Schedule posted at Salary Schedules - Englewood Schools.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the date of the posting or once the vacancy has been filled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion,4101 S. Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (303) 806-2029, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.