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BATTLE ROCK CHARTER SCHOOL

Grades K-2 Teacher Position Description

The Grades K-2 Co-Teacher is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

1. That by the date on which s/he is hired, the TEACHER shall hold a valid Colorado Teacher's certificate, license or authorization issued in the manner prescribed by law, and that during the entire time the TEACHER performs services pursuant to the Contract the TEACHER shall hold a valid Colorado teacher's certificate, license or authorization issued in the manner prescribed by law. If the TEACHER demonstrates to the Board of Directors a reasonable need for an extension of the deadline for completion, the Board shall accommodate. If the TEACHER is enrolled in and/or actively pursuing a college degree in Education, the Board may accept that in place of a Colorado Teacher’s Certificate for the purpose of offering the TEACHER an employment contract.
2. That the TEACHER shall at all times demonstrate superior team building and team working skills that create the atmosphere of mutual respect for all staff and students and make possible the SCHOOL’s wish to go forward with a shared leadership model that involves all staff members working closely together to achieve the SCHOOL’s goals.
3. The TEACHER shall act as an instructional and strategic leader who works to create and enhance a culture of achievement and respect where high expectations and results are the norm. The TEACHER shall be responsible for demonstrating significant and measurable gains with all students. The TEACHER’s actions shall always be aligned with the SCHOOL’s mission, vision, and core values.
4. The TEACHER shall be prepared to accommodate the anticipated disruptions to the normal school schedule due to measures that may need to be in place to keep the community safe from COVID in the 2020-2021 school year. The TEACHER shall make good faith attempts to provide high-quality and appropriate instruction, intervention, and support whether a given student is learning remotely or in-class, and maintain all appropriate records and progress reports.
5. That the TEACHER shall perform the necessary tasks of the TEACHER’s unique position including, but not limited to:
   1. In-Person and Remote Instruction, Intervention, and Support for Grades K, 1 and 2;
   2. Co-teaching in Partnership with Grades K-2 Lead Teacher and K-2 Paraprofessional in all matters related to above;
   3. Assessing Student Achievement and Maintaining Student Progress Records and Reports;
   4. Partnering with ESS Specialist to Serve the Needs of Students with IEPs and 504 Plans;   
   5. Initiating and Maintaining Timely Communications with Families Concerning Student Progress, Providing a Clear Picture of the Curriculum and High Expectations;
   6. Fostering Strong Relationships with Students and Families;
   7. Embodying Battle Rock Professionalism:
      1. Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve personal practice, instruction, assessment, and student achievement, as well as the overall goals and mission of the school;
      2. Access meaningful learning experiences and exercise judgment in accepting finds as valid for application in leadership and teacher improvement;
6. Reflect critically upon leadership experience, identify areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to school goals, listen thoughtfully to other viewpoints and respond constructively to suggestions;
7. Work with teachers and other staff members to follow all recommended guidelines for COVID-19 sanitation, social distancing, and other practices during and after meals;
8. Work hard to embody Battle Rock’s core beliefs and values by fostering the staff community, the student community and the larger school community through interactions and communications with members of those communities;

For questions or additional information, please contact the school at (970) 565-3237.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Justine Bayles: jbayles@battlerockschool.org

Dated: October 21, 2020