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American Sign Language Teacher- High School
- 5 FTE- must be able to be approved through AIMS Community College to teach all ASL prefix courses.
Teaching License NOT Required
Summary
Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of and state content standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with the Colorado Teacher Professional Practices. 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.
Description of Job Tasks
Demonstrate a commitment to :Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
Include and engage families in the student's education.Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.Provide personal and professional excellence.Actively participate in :Department, team, building meetings and discussions.
Student and / or family conferences and other meetings.Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.Professional growth opportunities.Collaborate :With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional time, supervise the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings.Administer appropriate discipline when necessary.Develop, plan, prepare, and implement :Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
Individualized programs of instruction for students.Classroom materials and curriculum.Standards-based lesson plans and learning activities.Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and actively work to develop a professional, respectful, and trusting relationship with advisees.Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments in a timely manner.Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.Communicate students' progress, and needs with parents / guardians and other staff as needed.Complete before-school duty, after-school duty, and / or lunch duty.Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.Perform other duties as assigned.Education and Related Work Experience
Bachelor's degreeExperience instructing students in a classroom setting preferredLicenses, Registrations or Certifications
Criminal background check required for hireValid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements preferredCPR and first aid training will be required at hireTechnical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Possess the following skills :Oral and written communication skills
Conflict resolution skillsEnglish language skillsMath skillsInterpersonal relations skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsMaintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.Communicate with students, parents / guardians, staff, and community members.Be a part of and work with a team.Manage multiple priorities.Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge
Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipmentMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and / or other software packagesTypical educational / instructional technology equipment and programsTypical office equipmentPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions 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.
Physical Activity
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Close vision at 20 inches or less
Distance vision at 20 feet or more
Peripheral vision
Ability to adjust to focus
Weight and Force Demands
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Mental Functions
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Compare
Analyze
Communicate
Copy
Coordinate
Instruct
Compute
Synthesize
Evaluate
Interpersonal Skills
Compile
Negotiate
Salary : $22,500 - $45,500
