Summer Bridge Program Teacher (4 Positions)

JOB TITLE: 9th Grade Bridge Program Teacher (4 teachers needed)

LOCATION: Sheridan High School

WORK YEAR: July 29, 2024- August 2, 2024 (8:00-2:00)

WORK STATUS: Licensed (valid Colorado License)

REPORTS TO: Sheridan High School's Administration Team

SALARY: $1250

Internal Candidates ONLY

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL TEACHING POSITIONS:

Required:

• Teachers must hold a valid Colorado License

• Teachers must have a proven track record (documentation) of increased student achievement in their classrooms

• Bachelor's degree or higher required from an accredited university or college.

• Hold authorization level appropriate for assignment.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Planning

• Plan instruction consistently focused on priority standards in literacy and math for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s).

• Plan for personalized instruction.

• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.

• Plan effective use of class time.

• Teach AVID WICOR strategies.

Instructional interaction (teaching)

• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.

• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners.

• Modify instruction to meet student needs.

• Communicate effectively with learners.

• Provide for and maintain student involvement and engagement during instruction.

• Create opportunities for team building and academic discourse.

Evaluation of instruction

• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction.

Instructional management

• Maintain necessary student records.

• Responsible for assessing students' progress, analyzing results and planning appropriate instruction based on observations in order to meet individual needs of students in the classroom.

Learning Environment

• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.

• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning that includes well-defined and clear processes and procedures that will allow students to achieve.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado.

• Demonstrate a concern for students' health and safety.

General

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures and any other rules, regulations or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrations.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.

• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.

• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

CLEARANCE:

Must clear background check through the CBI and the FBI through Fingerprint submission.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancies have been filled.