Teacher Secondary Poudre Global Academy (Social Studies and Economics)

Information specific to this position: PSD Global Academy provides both in-person and online instruction to support students in both our hybrid and virtual pathways. 50% of the contract is teaching 7th and 8th grade Social Studies. 8% of the contract is teaching Economics in quarter 3.

Percentage: 58%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: One semester only 

Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for instructing secondary level students in appropriate subject area in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule. b. Individualized programs of instruction for students. c. Classroom materials and curriculum. d. Lesson plans and learning activities. 

2. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. 

3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments. 

4. Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. 

5. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction. 

6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.

 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. 

8. Collaborate: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

 9. Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the student’s education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

 10. Participate in: a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. d. Professional growth opportunities. 

11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

 12. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSES REQUIRED: 

 • Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required. • Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred. 20102 – Teacher Secondary  • Criminal background check required for hire. • Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required. • CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged