Job Information
Kiva Charter Montessori K-8 School Teacher in Cortez, Colorado
Position Summary: Our teachers are the key to our students' success. The role of our teachers is to facilitate a dynamic learning environment that engages all students in a rigorous, joyful educational experience that meets individual needs while holding all students to a high standard of performance.
Our teachers collaborate with each other on an ongoing basis in their quest to continue their development and professional growth. Teachers receive regular observation, coaching, professional development, and support from the principal and other instructional coaches.
Essential Duties:
Creates an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns to school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems. Develops and teaches standard-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum. Actively participates in weekly teacher-led grade-level professional learning communities. Actively participates in the data-driven instruction cycle including regularly utilizing data from formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to ensure all students are making adequate growth. Utilizes data to provide individualized support to students through small group instruction and to identify students in need of additional support through the school's MTSS/RtI process. Provides leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals and other school intervention staff working in the classroom. Proactively communicates with and engages parents and guardians as partners in supporting student educational goals. Supports the development of the whole child including providing regular opportunities for social-emotional learning and character education. Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and district policies.