Orton Academy Hiring for Middle School Math Teacher (2023-2024 School Year) Full Time

Positions Available: 2023-2024 School Year

Available Positions- 6th-8th Grade Teacher Math

Position Summary: Orton Academy’s professors create flexible and differentiated grade level programs favorable to learning and personal growth for students with reading difficulties, especially dyslexia. The professor will establish effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for secondary education, vocational school and/or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student’s ability; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors.

Teaches reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and/or social studies to students in a classroom using approved curriculum and any other appropriate learning activities.

Teaches to a variety of ages and grade levels depending on assignment.
Provides accommodations necessary for the success and positive well-being of students with characteristics of Dyslexia.

Uses patience and seeks to understand student needs unique to this population.
Utilizes accommodations and assistive support mechanisms to help students with ADD/ADHD to attend to lessons in the classroom and during homework.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the identified objectives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Demonstrates subject matter concepts and examples using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, computers or any other standard or approved teacher-prepared instructional aides.

Explains learning objectives and student expectations.

Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students.

Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection and self-assessment.

Uses assessment to improve learning and instruction.

Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced.

Participates in functional behavior assessments and in the development of intervention and support plans of individual students as necessary and required.

Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times.

Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.

Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress s. Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning. Actively participate in full implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Supervision & Technical Responsibilities: This position does not supervise other employees.
Budget Responsibility: This position does not have any direct budget responsibility.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position:

Education, Training & Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree + Colorado Teacher License (will support with obtaining licensure and/or highly qualified status)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Colorado Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location