MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.
Position: Teacher 4th Grade - Kemper Elementary
2425 School Year
Our Vision
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:
Achieve personal goals and academic growth. Are invested in success for their future. Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills. Are engaged in active citizenship. Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.
We are committed to developing a team of effective educators who are dedicated to closing the achievement gap in a high-need diverse community of learners and this position is critical to meeting that commitment. We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe which contribute greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.
Position Summary
Our teachers are the key to our students success. The role of our teachers is to facilitate a dynamic learning environment that engages all students in a rigorous, joyful educational experience that meets individual needs while holding all students to a high standard of performance.
Our teachers collaborate with each other on an ongoing basis in their quest to continue their development and professional growth. Teachers receive regular observation, coaching, professional development, and support from the principal and other instructional coaches.
Essential Duties
Creates an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns to school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems.
Develops and teaches standard-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.
Actively participates in weekly teacher-led grade-level professional learning communities.
Actively participates in the data-driven instruction cycle, including regularly utilizing data from formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to ensure all students are making adequate growth.
Utilizes data to provide individualized support to students through small group instruction and to identify students in need of additional support through the schools MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process.
Provides leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals and other school intervention staff working in the classroom.
Proactively communicates with and engages parents and guardians as partners in supporting student educational goals.
Supports the development of the whole child, including providing regular opportunities for social-emotional learning and character education.
Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and district policies.
Language Skills
Demonstrate an understanding of the Colorado state standards for English language arts, including the foundations of literacy and how to apply those in practice to support the development of strong literacy skills in students.
Ability to deepen students literacy skills across the curriculum through exposure to fiction and non-fiction texts, opportunities to practice skills in citing evidence to text, and writing across the curriculum.
Ability to effectively present information both orally and in writing and to respond to questions from students, parents, and colleagues.
Mathematical Skills
Demonstrate understanding of the Colorado state standards for math, including the progression of foundational math skills in elementary and the demonstration of mathematical practices.
Ability to engage students in rigorous and dynamic mathematics instruction that utilizes a variety of methods, such as modeling, word problems, critiquing the reasoning of others, to move from concrete to conceptual to abstract, building an effective mathematical foundational knowledge to prepare students for middle school and higher math.
Growth Mindset
A commitment to continuous improvement, including an ability to apply knowledge of current research and educational theory to instructional programming, an ability to receive feedback and reflect on ones own instruction, an ability to interpret and use data to drive changes in instruction, and a desire to engage in ongoing collaboration with colleagues to share and learn best practices.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
Stand for long periods of time Walk around the classroom and school Provide verbal instruction and solicit and hear students responses Demonstrate an ability to read handwritten or typed materials
The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be asked to push or lift up to 50 pounds, such as lifting boxes of books or pushing AV/CR carts.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
Candidate Profile
Education and Certification
Experience and Skills
Culture and Fit
Supervisory Duties
None
Reports to: Principal
Physical Requirements and 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 Activities
Weight and Force Demands
Mental Functions
Interpersonal Skills
Work Environment
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer: Title IIADA Title VICynthia Eldredge Executive Director of Human Resources400 North Elm Street Cortez CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135titleIXcoordinatorcortez.k12.co.us504 Compliance Officer Section 504: Lisa Megel Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services400 North Elm Street Cortez CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118504complianceofficercortez.k12.co.us
M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district-board-of-education/policies