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High school Latin Teacher 25/26 SY

The Classical Academy
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THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Latin Teacher (Part-Time)       DEPARTMENT: Secondary

DATE: March 24, 2025                    FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Year: Academic Calendar

This position is part-time for one traditional HS Latin teacher opening (0.4 to 0.6 FTE).

$1200 Welcome Bonus*
*Pro-rated by FTE. Bonus will be added to October 2024 paycheck, provided the candidate has completed all Human Resources requirements. 

Annual Full-time Salary: $45,391-$49,121* (salary will be adjusted accordingly for part-time status)
*depending upon previous relevant experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and resume.

Teacher Tier System document: 
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Implements a school program which encourages a positive learning environment and supports The Classical Academy’s mission statement and Core Values.
 
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom to help ensure success for individual student
  • Sets a plan for classroom management
  • Models and instructs virtuous character traits
  • Develops curriculum and lesson plans in line with The Classical Academy philosophy
  • Creates and administers assessments to monitor progress
  • Works with parents to ensure success for each student in the classroom
  • Communicates progress with parents and works together to ensure tasks are completed
  • Attends meetings, conferences, and in-services as required
  • Coordinates special events and field trips to enrich curriculum
  • Facilitates character coaching opportunities between secondary and elementary students

 
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Serves on various committees such as curriculum and planning committees
  • Performs additional duties such as lunchroom monitor, carpool monitor, or detention monitor
  • Supervises student clubs and activities
  • Supports and enforces TCA policies and expectations such as uniform policies

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 24 credit hours in subject area
OR
passing PRAXIS content test in subject area
 
EXPERIENCE:
Expertise in the subject areas taught
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of The Classical Academy’s philosophy, mission statement, core values, policies, and procedures
  • Knowledge of basic materials for grade level or subject area
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, supervisors, other teachers, and volunteers
  • Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students, parents, and staff
  • Ability to work well with students and parents from diverse backgrounds or populations
  • Ability to analyze assessment data and to differentiate instruction based on analysis of data and knowledge of effective instructional strategies/methods

 
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

  • Students
  • Parents
  • Volunteers
  • Support staff
  • Other teaching staff
  • Supervisors
  • Guest teachers
  • Other employees

 
Contacts are generally of a nature requiring disseminating and discussing routine information, but may occasionally involve sensitive issues or situations that require a high level of confidentiality
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is performed in a classroom setting and online setting with additional duties to include study hall, office hours, lunch supervision, or other special activities.
  • Required to work normal school hours and other hours as needed

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.  They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

  • Typical demands will require employees to:
    • Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils
    • Spend majority of work hours sitting and occasionally stand, walk, or drive while performing job duties.
    • Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices
    • Occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 35 lbs. and push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and balance while working or helping students

 
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
 
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:

  • MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
  • DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
  • LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard, for an additional cost.
  • RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
  • VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
  • WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goals
  • RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through Empower
  • MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis.  This reduces your taxable income.
  • TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
  • PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
  • Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
  • Staff Appreciation Meals and Events

 
BENEFITS: 0.1 to 0.49 FTE:

  • RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings.  TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
  • TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.1-0.49 FTE will receive 1.0 Staff Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
  • PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
  • Staff Appreciation Meals and Events

 

Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
 
The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).