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SalaryTHE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Classroom Teacher K-6 Department: Elementary
Date: Updated January 31, 2022 FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Year: Academic Calendar
SALARY: $40,389 - $43,708*
*depending upon relevant qualifications and experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the job application and resume.
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 Building Principal
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom to help ensure success for individual student learning
- Creates and follows 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 and prepares participation reports twice a year for parents
- Models and instructs virtuous character traits and promotes growth in wisdom, virtue, and compassion in self and students
- Follows curriculum and lesson plans in alignment 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 regularly with parents for class announcements, assignments, special days, programs, etc. in the form of a blog or newsletter
- Communicates progress with parents and works together to ensure tasks are completed
- Attends meetings, conferences, and in-services as required
- Prepares and participates in RtI, PST and SPED meetings as needed
- Coordinates special events and field trips to enrich curriculum
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serves on various committees such as curriculum and planning committees
- Performs additional duties such as recess monitor, lunchroom monitor, or carpool monitor, as needed
- Supports and enforces TCA policies and expectations such as uniform & attendance policies
- Collaborates with other Classroom Teachers within grade level
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required
Must meet TCA requirements for highly qualified elementary teacher
EXPERIENCE:
Experience teaching in an Elementary Classroom setting is preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete Spalding training (provided)
- Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid and Medical certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of The Classical Academy’s educational philosophy, Core Values, The Titan Creed, procedures, and rules
- Knowledge of basic materials for grade level or subject area
- Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
- Ability to assist students in assigned areas
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to greet and interact with visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
- Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
- Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
- Student-centered and relationship-focused
- Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
- 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
- Peers
- Supervisors
- Guest Teachers
- Other departments
- Visitors to the school
Contacts are generally of a nature requiring disseminating and discussing routine information, but may occasionally involve sensitive issues or situations
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in a classroom setting with occasional supervision duties such as recess, carpool, field trips, special activities, or lunchroom
- 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: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to PeakMed 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: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
-LIFE/AD&D/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers an Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability policy as well. TCA pays the full cost of this benefit.
-PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 10% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
-VOLUNTARY VISION: 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 with achievement of wellness activity goals
-RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401 (k)
-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: A 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee is provided with Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, your leave time will be prorated accordingly based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
-PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members .4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
-Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
-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 based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,389.00 - $43,708.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Charter school
- Public school
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80921: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
