Spanish Teacher- 25 / 26 SY, Parker, CO - Stroh Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Leman Classical School Spanish Teacher Parker, CO - Stroh Campus

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence :

CAUTION : Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.

CIVILITY : Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY : We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION : Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions, meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and may also form common unit assessments.

Line of Authority / Reports to :

Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Principal and will work closely with the Vice Principal, Deans, and the Professional Development team.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado or other state Teaching Certificate. Preference is that applicants hold an Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Colorado Teaching Certification
• CBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w / Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w / ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w / Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the Galileo K-12 Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w / ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Shurley English language arts program that covers grammar and composition -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility :

Work Habits and Attitudes :

Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.

Compensation

Salary Range : $63,168.48 - $86,962.09 annually

Additional Stipends May be Available.

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

As a Leman Academy of Excellence Employee, you shall be afforded benefits if you work thirty (30) hours or more each week, all as prescribed in the Personnel Policies of the School, and such revision thereof as are made and approved by the Board of Directors of the School all of which have been adopted by the School. Benefits eligibility and enrollment for Employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week include but are not limited to :

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements :