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Location

Westminster, CO | United States

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Job description

Position Type:
Licensed - Elementary Level

Date Posted:
3/5/2024

Location:
COLORADO STEM ACADEMY

Closing Date:
Until filled

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8 hours per day, 185 student contact days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
•Application
•Resume
•Copy of CDE teaching license
•Official transcripts
•3 letters of recommendation
•Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report
•Teacher insight score

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY : STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and STEM Schools focus on these subjects to help our nation\'s youth gain the skills required to succeed in today\'s challenging world. This includes the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and drive advancements in science and technology. Colorado STEM Academy is applying for innovation status through Westminster Public Schools and the Colorado Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
*Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-Based Education approaches
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*All STEM teachers will participate in training that accomplishes two goals: to establish a solid base of understanding in all STEM areas and to develop an area of expertise in one STEM content area. Teachers will be expected to make continued investments in STEM teacher professional development.
*To build capacity in the STEM areas, teachers will participate in additional professional development in their selected area of expertise.
*A mandatory 2-week Pre-STEM Service School will be developed for the summer preceding the school\'s opening. The purpose of the training will be to familiarize all teachers with STEM school expectations and vision of the school.
*Teachers must be willing to extend their knowledge of the STEM content areas through professional development, summer training and coursework, teacher workshops, action research projects, teacher externships and partner visits
*Teachers will be engaged in reflective, collaborative teaching. Common level planning time will be used to plan interdisciplinary units of inquiry, examine student work and student data, plan interventions and create common formative assessments based on CAS. All teachers will commit to sharing best practices. Common planning time will utilize the Professional Learning Community Model (DuFours\' PLC model). Teachers are a learning community and will collaborate regularly with team members and students to ensure academic and personal achievement for the students.
*Student data, used to drive instruction, will be an important part of PLC meetings. STEM school staff will participate in on-going data analysis as a regular part of their collaboration.
*Teachers are expected to participate in lesson study groups by levels and by content areas. During these meetings, teachers will model, try and evaluate the success of lessons.
*Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities based on Colorado STEM Academy Innovation Plan.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: [email protected]. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.

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