7-8 Grade English Language Arts (Writing Specific) Teacher
Platte Valley Weld RE-7
Platte Valley School District
Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day
7-8 Grade English Language Arts (Writing Specific) Teacher
Classification: Exempt/Certified
Date Posted: April 11, 2024
School Year and Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/181 Days)
Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employee’s education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k) or 403(b) plans.
Reports to: Middle School Principal or Designee
Deadline for application: Until filled
Apply online @ www.pvre7.org
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Highly qualified as determined by state criteria for secondary English Language Arts.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
The 7-8 Grade ELA Writing teacher provides instruction consistent with Colorado’s English Language Arts standards with a specific emphasis on teaching writing. This position consists of two 7th grade writing classes and four 8th grade writing classes. The 7-8 Grade ELA Writing teacher will collaborate with the 6-7 grade writing teacher as well as the two reading teachers to ensure that students receive complete and comprehensive instruction in English Language Arts.
Essential Functions and Characteristics:
• Possess a deep understanding of English Language Arts content (reading and writing) and be able to successfully implement the State ELA standards.
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to develop common assessments, analyze a variety of student data and work samples, and be willing to help develop/maintain a standards-based ELA program.
• Employ a variety of research based instructional strategies, technology and instructional media.
• Employ positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques consistent with PBIS in order to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Be able to create a positive learning atmosphere for a diverse, and inclusive student population
• Establish and implement the learning process toward the achievement of district standards and in congruence with those standards, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Assess the performance of students, plan for and adjust instruction and curriculum as necessary on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative procedures.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as appropriate to the individual school site or district.
• Team player willing and able to be involved in the programmatic, co-curricular, and/or extra-curricular programs available in the school district.
• Establish and maintain an effective partnership with the building principal and district leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability
• Knowledge of Colorado and district ELA content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Strong desire to work with students and families to improve the educational opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Growth mindset that works to stay abreast of high-quality research based practices
• Prefers a work environment that values flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, and an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
EEO/AAP Statement
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, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 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, 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.