Social Studies, Business and Financial Literacy Teacher

Category: Social Studies, Business and Financial Literacy Teacher Location: Craig Middle School Reports to: Craig Middle School Administrator's Date of Availability: 26-27 School Year Position: Secondary 6th - 8th Description: Craig Middle School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic team player to serve as Social Studies, Business and Financial Literacy Teacher for grades 6�8.

This position will provide standards-based instruction aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards in Social Studies, with an emphasis in financial literacy, economics, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Teaching assignments may also include additional sections of Social Studies (e.g., Civics, Geography, U.S. History, or World History) based on student enrollment and staffing needs.

Salary: Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and teaching experience. Starting base salary is $51,000, actual placement on the salary schedule is based on experience and education.

Education

Minimum requirement � Bachelor's degree(B.A.) from an accredited four year college or university . Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Eligible or already in possession of a Colorado Teaching License endorsed in Social Studies or the area of assignment. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

� Plans and delivers a standards-based program of study aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards in Social Studies, including Financial Literacy and Economics, that meets the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of middle school students. Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe, structured, engaging, and conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and developmental level of students in grades 6�8.

Establishes clear learning targets and objectives for lessons, units, and projects; communicates expectations to students and monitors progress toward mastery. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and real-world applications (including project-based learning, simulations, guest speakers, and field experiences) to meet stated objectives.

Assesses student learning on a regular basis using formative and summative measures; provides timely feedback and progress reports in accordance with district policy. Collaborates regularly with colleagues, students, and parents to support student achievement and positive school culture. Implements district and school policies related to student conduct; establishes and maintains fair and consistent classroom procedures that promote responsibility and respect.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteers when assigned; collaborates with administration in evaluating support staff performance as needed. Maintains accurate and timely records including attendance, grades, assessment data, inventory, and required reports. Plans, organizes, and supervises field trips and experiential learning opportunities, both in-district and out-of-district, in accordance with district guidelines.

Develops, manages, and monitors the annual program budget; purchases supplies and equipment in alignment with program needs and district procedures. Maintains inventory of program supplies, equipment, and grant-funded materials; ensures responsible stewardship of district resources. Assists in maintaining, planning, and improving classroom and program facilities.

Participates in professional development, staff meetings, and school or district committees as required; actively works to maintain and improve professional competence. Performs other duties as assigned by school administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Essential) : Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations. Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently. Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills. Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.

Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position. Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The employee supervises students in the class, paraprofessionals if assigned, and volunteers.

Benefits

PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections and 11 days of Annual leave. Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule.

Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule. Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing. Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online at www.

moffatsd.org. In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment 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, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX � Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.

caughey@moffatsd.org. En cumplimiento del T�tulo VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, T�tulo IX de la Enmienda de Educaci�n de 1972; Secci�n 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitaci�n de 1973, la Discriminaci�n de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminaci�n de Informaci�n Gen�tica de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religi�n, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientaci�n sexual, informaci�n gen�tica, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educaci�n especial en la admisi�n, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera.

Capacidad de hablar ingles no ser� un obst�culo para la participaci�n y admisi�n a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educaci�n especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito: Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.

caughey@moffatsd.org.