K-5 Elementary Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
3/18/2024
Location:
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Date Available:
08/05/2024
Closing Date:
07/29/2024
MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: ELEMENTARY TEACHER
LOCATION: MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
405 EL MONTE PLACE
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
REQUIREMENTS:
• Current valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Fingerprint/background screening required
DUTIES:
• Flexibility and a team-spirit work ethic
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building on the strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process and closing the achievement gap.
• Model professional behavior that addresses job responsibilities, district policies and procedures, and the expectations of professionals.
• Initiate and maintain consistent communication and develop constructive partnerships with families communicating about student progress and ways the families can support the student at home.
• Plan standards-based instruction, and employ strategies that address the wide range of learning, behavioral, and communication styles of the student population.
• Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity
• Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather data to monitor student mastery of instructional content and to assess the comparative performance of subgroups within the classroom.
• Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement
• Assisting students in adopting a behavior conducive to success in the classroom setting
• Reflect on practice in collaboration with administrators and colleagues, monitor personal and professional growth, and pursue professional development in needed areas
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2024-2025 School Year, 181 Days
SALARY: See certified salary schedule (on website)
SITUATION: Dependent on need
TO APPLY: Please submit an online application packet.
Applications available at www.mssd14.org
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources
HR Specialist
405 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Telephone: 719-685-2028
smcafee@mssd14.org
ewarren@mssd14.org