Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Middle School Literature (Please apply directly with Parker Performing Arts School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Middle School Literature (Please apply directly with Parker Performing Arts School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
Job Description:
Parker Performing Arts SchoolMiddle School Academic Teacher
Summary:
All employees of Parker Performing Arts School will work together to achieve our school’s vision and mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek teachers who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description in order to ensure success for students. PPA teachers possess a school-wide focus and are able to see beyond their classroom in order to create a unified PPA community.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Conducts an organized and professional classroom.
● Develops and implements curriculum according to the curriculum guidelines of PPA and the state of Colorado.
● Implements curriculum within the timeframe given by PPA and the state of Colorado.
● Further develops curriculum and maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
● Demonstrates exceptional instructional delivery.
● Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students.
● Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
● Shows empathy and understanding of students.
● Develops, with parents and students, a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
● Assesses student performance frequently and objectively.
● Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents.
● Promotes accountability for students
● Communicates consistently and effectively with students and parents.
● Serves in an advisory role in a manner consistent with PPA policies and procedures.
● Continues intellectual and professional development.
● Follows policies established by the PPA Board of Directors and administration.
● Participates in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance PPA outside of instructional hours, such as extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and/or enrollment process.
● Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
● K-6 teaching license or 7-12 teaching license (depending on grade level assignment) or
● Must meet the requirements of a Highly Qualified teacher as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
● Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
● Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment.
● Ability to work collaboratively.
● Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Previous successful teaching experience.
● Experience in and knowledge of charter schools.
● Passion for the arts in education.
● Experience with using technology in the classroom.
Application Instructions: Please visit https://www.parkerperformingarts.org/apps/pages/employment to apply.
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter School
Primary Location:
Parker Performing Arts School
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$1.00 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate:
$75,000.50 USD Annual
Full Salary Range:
$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.