High School Teacher, Social Studies
Peak to Peak Charter School
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom:
Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by Peak to Peak. Further develops a high-level, challenging curriculum in subject area. Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of Peak to Peak students.
Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Mission Statement, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.
Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity:
Assesses student performance frequently and objectively,
Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents,
Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Community Handbook, and
Encourages parents to be contributors to the classrooms as volunteers.
Continues intellectual and professional development in primary academic discipline.
May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees, and/or participate in the open enrollment process.
Follows policies established by Peak to Peak Board of Directors, Boulder Valley School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where Peak to Peak has received waivers.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Middle School teacher reports directly to the Middle School Principal and the High School Teacher reports directly to the High School Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
B.A. or B.S. college degree required
Teaching experience in a public or private setting; although a teacher’s certificate is not required, Peak to Peak expects that teachers without a certificate will work toward an alternative certificate over time.
Demonstrated expertise in specialty field.
Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a student-centered environment, including using assessments to place students, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs.
Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.
Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach.
Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of and commitment to Advanced Placement course.
Knowledge of and commitment to Character Education.
Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management.
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment.
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Ability to assess grade level needs and plan and organize accordingly
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Ability to apply superb judgment
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, staff agreements, evaluation rubrics, curriculum maps and materials, and student assessment documents . Ability to effectively document classroom observations, analyze data to improve instructional practices and correspond with staff from all levels. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, Board of Directors, Administrators and parents.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended schedules will be necessary. This is a position that must attend the needs of staff, Administrators, Peak to Peak Board of Directors and parents. Work may consist of ten (10) plus hour days with Weekend work required from time to time. Peak to Peak is a dynamic school subject to changing work environments, adaptation of new educational principles and values, and shifting culture. Adaptability to change is essential.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Peak to Peak offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
SALARY:
Full-time 1.0 FTE: BA: $51,600 MA: $62,703. Peak to Peak Salary Scale
More information about placement on salary scales can be found HERE
BENEFITS:
Peak to Peak offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
MEDICAL: There are four options for Medical coverage. Peak to Peak pays the full cost on two of the medical plan options for you as the employee.
DENTAL: Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Colorado. Peak to Peak pays the full cost of this benefit for you as the employee.
LIFE/AD&D: You are provided a $50,000 group term life insurance through New York Life Insurance Company. Peak to Peak pays the full cost of this life insurance policy.
STD/LTD: Peak to Peak pays the entire cost of both short and long-term disability benefits.
PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. Additionally, Peak to Peak contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
VOLUNTARY VISION: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to Peak to Peak employees.
RETIREMENT OPTIONS: You have the following options to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401 (k), AXA Equitable 403(b) and PERA 457.
MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows you 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: As a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee you are provided with 10 days of Paid Annual Leave Time. If your position is less than 1.0 FTE, your leave time will be prorated accordingly based on your FTE. Additional Paid Leave from work (Bereavement pay, Jury Duty pay, paid Professional Development Leave)
PAID SICK LEAVE COMPENSATION: All staff receive an amount of paid sick leave calculated based on an accrual rate of one hour earned for every 30 hours worked.
PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members receive priority enrollment of their child/children at Peak to Peak Charter School.
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
Staff Appreciation Meals and Events
Peak to Peak Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights