Elementary School Teacher

West Grand School District 1-Jt

West Grand School District 1-Jt
Kremmling, Colorado 80459
www.wgsd.us
 
Job Title:    Elementary School Teacher
Reports to: K-8 School Principal
Salary:       $43,000 - $50,632
Work year: 166 days
 
Job Summary:
West Grand School District 1-Jt is looking for a passionate Elementary School Teachers to prepare students for future education by teaching them vital subjects, such as reading, science and mathematics. They also help students develop critical thinking skills, learn to solve problems and understand abstract ideas. They develop and enforce classroom rules to teach proper behavior.
           
Qualifications:
-Must possess a Colorado Teacher License or be able to obtain one.
-Appropriate endorsement for the Elementary School grade level assignment.
-Preferred elementary school teaching experience.
-Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
-Proven problem-solving skills.
 
Essential Functions:
-Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
-Ability to communicate in ways students will understand.
-Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
-Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills.
-Demonstrates success in assisting English Language Learners to develop English oral proficiency and proficiency in reading, writing and math.
-Demonstrates success in working collaboratively with other professional staff on instructional improvements issues.
-Knowledge of best practices in literacy instructions.
-Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increase probability of advance their achievement.
-Knowledge of MTSS
-Other responsibilities as assigned.
 
Questions regarding this position, please contact Scott Hicks,K-8 Principal, hickss@wgsd.us or 970-724-1000
 
Questions regarding the application process, please contact Martha Schake, Director of Finance and Human Resource at schakem@wgsd.us or 970-724-1007
 
 West Grand School District #1-Jt. File: GBA
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
 The Board subscribes to the principles of the dignity of all people and of their labors. It also recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to have persons of diverse backgrounds on the school district's staff.
 
Therefore, the district promotes and provides for equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion and dismissal of all personnel. Commitment on the part of the district towards equal employment opportunity applies to all people without regard to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
 
The district will ensure that it does not unlawfully discriminate in any area of employment, including job advertising, pre-employment requirements, recruitment, compensation, fringe benefits, job classifications, promotion, and termination.