AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Social Studies endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in English Language Arts is preferred.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES:

• Deep understanding of Colorado Academic Standards.
• Desire to grow professionally, be reflective, and seek out new opportunities.
• Experience using multiple formative and summative assessments to create flexible groups and provide differentiated instruction.
• Experience using a range of effective instructional practices (active pedagogy) to give students support and multiple opportunities needed to meet or exceed standards.
• Experience designing standards-based learning experiences.
• Experience with second language development strategies integrated into core content instruction and assessments.
• Experience with developing inquiry-based instruction and project-based learning.

• Required participation in Mapleton’s Secondary Constructing Institute (course options will be provided throughout the year)
• Have a commitment to raising achievement for all students, including English Language Learners and those who are performing below grade level.
• Develop lesson plans which ensure instruction is paced well, encourage students to think critically, engage all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensure smooth classroom management.
• Design and promote a rigorous culture of learning in the classroom and school with both students and staff.
• Modelling and instilling habits of mind to contribute to a supportive culture for all.
• Demonstrate and model high expectations and successful relationship strategies for all students to succeed.
• Design and deliver instructional plans based on the Colorado Academic Standards that are purposeful, engaging, and meet the differentiated needs of all students. Use district-adopted curricular resources. Conduct formative assessments that guide instruction.
• Establish and document two-way communication with parents and students about their progress towards grade-level expectations.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues across content areas. Collaboration includes participating in planning meetings to develop integrated instruction and improve teaching practices, implementing a rigorous curriculum, authentic instruction, and multiple assessment strategies.
• Participate in professional development and apply new learning gained.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.
• Work with a growth mindset.
• Other duties as assigned.