Middle School Literature Teacher
Parker Performing Arts School
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts an organized and professional classroom.
- Develops and implements curriculum according to the curriculum guidelines of PPA and the state of Colorado.
- Implements curriculum within the timeframe given by PPA and the state of Colorado.
- Further develops curriculum and maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
- Demonstrates exceptional instructional delivery.
- Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students.
- Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
- Shows empathy and understanding of students.
- 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.
- Promotes accountability for students.
- Communicates consistently and effectively with students and parents.
- Serves in Advisory role in a manner consistent with PPA’s policies and procedures.
- Continues intellectual and professional development.
- Follows policies established by the PPA Board of Directors and administration.
- Participates in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance PPA outside of instructional hours, such as extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and/or enrollment process.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- B.A/B.S, or higher, required in the specific content area (e.g. B.A. in History or related field when applying for a Social Studies position).
- Must meet the requirements of a Highly Qualified teacher as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
- Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous successful teaching experience.
- Experience in and knowledge of charter schools.
- Passion for the arts in education.
- Experience with using technology in the classroom.