What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Secondary: Walkabout (9-12) Math position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
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.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
The Open School provides a dynamic environment that fosters the development of the unique potential in each individual by nurturing and challenging the whole person. There is an emphasis on self-direction, learning through experience, shared responsibility, and the development of life long-skills.
Goals:
Students will be able to:
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Rediscover the joy of learning
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Seek meaning in life
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Adapt to the world as it is
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Prepare for the world that might be
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Create the world as it ought to be
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Please contact Melyssa Dominguez, Principal, to arrange a school tour, if interested. 303 982-1788
ABOUT THE JOB
As an option in Jeffco?s portfolio of schools, the Open School is seeking staff members who are passionate about working in partnership with students, parents, and the wider community to provide an environment that fosters the development of the whole person; personally by developing a strong sense of self, socially by developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and intellectually by learning to think and apply knowledge. Those who value equity and inclusion, view the world as a classroom, and see themselves facilitating learning outside as well as inside the school walls are encouraged to apply. A successful applicant will be able to facilitate the learning of students with widely differing abilities, backgrounds, interests, developmental levels and learning styles in an interdisciplinary, experiential, holistic manner. Desirable characteristics include flexibility, ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students, and willingness to take risks. Staff are expected to model lifelong learning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A current Secondary Colorado Teacher?s license with an endorsement in Mathematics
- Experience with/appreciation for open/choice/alternative education
- An appreciation of and a high level of acceptance for High School Students
- Experience with culturally responsive teaching and restorative practices, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Competence, or an interest in becoming competent in designing and leading extended interdisciplinary field experiences for students to augment in-class experiences
- Counsel and advise students as a group and as individuals
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, and teachers concerning student progress
- Assist students with the portfolio process of assessment and self-evaluation
- Work with other teachers and students to develop consistent expectations and boundaries for students
- Advise students through the self-directed learning process
- Work comfortably with an advising group by providing an energetic and stimulating environment
- Support/mentor/guide advisees to meet the Open School Graduation Expectations
- Plan and execute extended travel opportunities for the advising group
- Willingness to lead (or learn how to lead), along with the Walkabout team, the annual Wilderness Backpacking for new advisees and student leaders in the advising group
- Utilize authentic performance assessments and embrace experiential learning in the classroom and community; facilitate curriculum ?outside? the classroom
- Enjoy flexibility in curriculum creation that provides authentic, hands-on experiences, while also attending to state academic standards
- Be enthusiastic and able to engage a diverse group of learners
- Demonstrate competence, or an interest in becoming competent in designing and leading extended interdisciplinary extended field experiences for students to augment in-class experiences
A successful applicant will be willing to:
- Become qualified to drive students in district SUV or small activity bus vehicles (training provided)
- Take students on overnight outdoor experiences
- Collaborate with colleagues and students to create extended travel experiences
- Create curriculum that connects to and enhances student travel experiences
- Participate in the school improvement processes including work with the Jefferson County Public School District and state accreditation processes, in addition to actively participating on a variety of school-wide committees
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
- Work with all staff members in an enthusiastic, positive, and flexible manner
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/11/2025
Teacher Secondary
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: $55,256.00 - $74,031.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2024
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.
- Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.
- Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.
- Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group support.
- Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.
- Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEPs, ALPs and 504s.
- Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.
- Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.
- Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.
- Communicate with parents as needed.
- Collaborate with other instructional staff.
- Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity.
- Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.
- Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
EXPERIENCE Experience with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning. Experience with effective use of technology with teachers and/or students supporting educational technology initiatives. Awareness, understanding, and application of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Previous experience or current thinking about culturally responsive teaching that relates to achievement issues for all students. Demonstrated success using technology to ensure technological literate students.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate. Advanced degree or comparable experience in content area.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must possess demonstrated skills in classroom and online implementation of best practices in instructional strategies, demonstrated success in working with learners, proficiency with Blackboard, and experience with leading online learning. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of
standard District technology, ability to effectively and efficiently use for a variety of purposes, and demonstrated success in using technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources. Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
Salary : $55,256 - $74,032
