Job: 5th/6th Grade Multi-Age Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,254-$73,523/yr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Start Date: Anticipated August 1, 2024-2025 School Year
Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year
Location: Cañon Exploratory School 
 
Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 166-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $42,254-$73,523
 
Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. Longevity and professional development incentives. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License, Elementary Education endorsement.
• K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirement and/or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, instructional programs and practices, and assessment.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies.
• Desire to incorporate a hands-on learning approach with traditional curriculum.
• Promote learning skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for elementary-aged children.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with classroom teachers to facilitate/coordinate the scheduling of classes and conferences with parents.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to provide assessments and intervention for students with identified literacy concerns.
• Preferred experience with DIBELS assessment and progress monitoring.
• Preferred experience with ENRICH.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public. 
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of student developmental stages.
• Ability to communicate with multiple publics.
• Resilience and flexibility in the face of change.
• Ability to read and write to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities. 
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively. 
• Understanding and ability to apply the district's core beliefs. 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community.  Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System, which consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators that point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility.  A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards: 
 
Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
Quality Standard II:  Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Quality Standard III:  Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
 
TO APPLY:  
 
A district application must be completed online at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2105
 
Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:
Screening of applications: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. 
 
Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.
 
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.
 
School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected].

The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district students and parents: Director of Special Services 101 N. 14th Cañon City, CO 81212 719-276-5700 [email protected]. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please visit the Human Resources link at www.canoncityschools.org to access the form or see policy AC-E-2. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.