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Specials Teacher PreK-5th Grade

Specials Teacher PreK-5th Grade

Academy of Arts & KnowledgeFort Collins, CO, USA
16 days ago
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Job description

Job Title : Specials Teacher

Reports To : Principal

FLSA Status : Full Time, Exempt

Location : 4800 Wheaton Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Wage : $40,000-$45,000 annually

Benefits :

  • Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, with upgraded plan options available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Vacation and sick time

Within a supportive school community, The Academy of Arts and Knowledge offers a robust arts program that complements core academics, fosters critical thinking skills, and creates confident, creative individuals with the freedom to reach their full potential.

We will accomplish our mission by :

  • Providing a safe and engaged school community that allows students to take risks in their learning and treats each student as unique individuals and gives them opportunities to let their creativity flourish.
  • Offering a world-class education through a standards-based core curriculum that integrates the fine arts and exposes students to diverse cultures, with a balance of technology, character development and enrichment opportunities.
  • The Academy of Arts and Knowledge is a small arts integrated school community offering an exceptional work environment and opportunities for growth. If you are a creative, energetic, and motivated individual that enjoys providing outstanding educational experience for children this position is for you! To learn more about, go to our website at aakelementary.org .

    The Specials Teacher at AAK is responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic elementary program in their area of specialty (Spanish, Art, Maker Space, Library or other specials subject.) This is an exciting position for a creative individual who is interested in designing an engaging and dynamic program with the support and collaboration of the Specials Team. The Specials Teacher works with each of our classes PK-5 at least once a week creating a class environment that encourages learning, creativity, and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to support academic and relational character; and establishing positive relationships with parents and with other staff members.

    The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibility, frequency, and percentages may vary depending on other factors.

    Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Designs age-appropriate curriculum in Specials area (Spanish, Art, Maker Space, Library, Physical Education or other specials subject)
  • Integrates movement, music, and art into the curriculum or learning activities when appropriate
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to teach the Specials area.
  • Explains learning objectives and student expectations
  • Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs
  • Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection, and self-assessment
  • Uses assessment to improve learning and instruction
  • Utilizes standards based grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
  • Works effectively with students of different ages, abilities, and behaviors, creating a loving, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students.
  • Reinforces social-emotional skills through both the content and the methods
  • Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
  • As applicable, teaches to state standards and reinforces the standards taught in other subject areas
  • Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced
  • Participates in functional behavior assessments and in the development of intervention and support plans of individual students as necessary and required
  • Maintains and submits accurate and complete records and trainings as required.
  • Complies with school-set expectations for lesson plans, instructional reviews, evaluations, report cards, and other required submissions throughout the year
  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff, and parents in a positive and professional matter
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address health, behavior and learning challenges
  • Establishes rapport with students and provides a positive, safe and orderly climate conducive to learning
  • Actively participates in the full implementation of the School Unified Improvement Plan
  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities
  • Supervises students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
  • Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times
  • Participates in after-school or off-campus activities and events 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.

    Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.
  • Experience working with elementary children in a group setting
  • Colorado Department of Education Teacher License, preferred
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