Teacher (Please apply directly with Leman Academy of Excellence - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

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Job Posting Title:

Teacher (Please apply directly with Leman Academy of Excellence - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

    

Job Description:

Job Description:

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions, meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade-level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and also form common unit assessments.

Line of Authority/Reports to: Teachers shall be directly responsible to the
Principal and will work closely with the Professional Development team.

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate
Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado or other state
Teaching Certificate. Preference is that applicants hold a Colorado Teaching
Certificate.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational
philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss
Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Colorado State Standards -OR- a
willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the math curriculum at Leman
Academy -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique
approach to teaching math concepts and skills.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the ELA Curriculum at Leman
Academy -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar
interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office
support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum
development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Data-Driven Instruction model -
OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co- workers, vendors and build relationships.

• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety,
including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other
locations.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:
• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social
development.

• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, questions, and work time that provides scholars with
opportunities to observe, question, discover and investigate in order to engage all scholars in learning rigorous academic content.
• Instruct scholars using the whole class approach, small, leveled groups and
individually using various teaching techniques and methods such as EEI, Direct
Instruction, Socratic Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning,
and Discovery Learning.
• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special needs scholars learn
subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
• Provide disabled scholars with assistive devices, supportive technology, and
daily living skills.
• Prepare and plan for use of ELL strategies to be used in an integrated grouped classroom under the guidance of Principal and Administration.
• Prepare and develop curriculum maps under guidance of Administration.
• Establish clear objectives and identify standards to be taught for all lessons,
units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to scholars/post
objectives.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework; implement and maintain scholar
data books.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Prepare (in grade-level teams), administer, and analyze (in grade-level teams)
scholar proficiency on common unit assessments in order to monitor scholar
progress and scholar achievement.
• Prepare, administer, and analyze formative assessments and assignments in
order to monitor scholar progress and achievement.
• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators in order to resolve scholars' behavioral and academic problems.

• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and
behavior (may need to help/guide parents with priorities for their child and any
resource needs).
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws.
• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning
opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel scholars with social adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement interventions for scholars requiring extra help -
IMPORTANT: Teacher Hours will be set-up to assist scholars struggling in the
classroom.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum
guidelines and/or requirements of state and school.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing scholars.
• Collaborate with other grade level faculty members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual scholar’s needs and progress.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to
supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development,
evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on scholars and activities as required by administration
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, such as games (when appropriate), arts and crafts, music,
narration and storytelling.

• Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and
teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other
experiential activities, and guide scholars in learning from those activities.
• Organize and label materials, and display a rotation of scholars' work.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results with Administration to determine scholar strengths and areas of need.
• Involve parent volunteers in classroom activities in order to facilitate
involvement/engagement with parents.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Perform duties such as assisting in the hall and cafeteria monitoring, and
supervision of drop-off and pick-up of scholars.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and
supplies.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, scholar organizations, and
academic contests.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
Work Habits and Attitudes:
• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
• Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
• Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
• Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Works well with minimum supervision.
• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
• Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.

• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
• Follows school policies and safety rules.
• Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
• Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Maintains a professional environment at all times.
*Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks
performed.

https://lemanacademy.com/careers/ 

    

Responsibilities:

    

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

    

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

    

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

    

Primary Location:

Leman Academy of Excellence

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

 

FTE:

1.00

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

   

Minimum Hire Rate:

$1.00 USD Annual

   

Maximum Hire Rate:

$75,000.50 USD Annual

   

Full Salary Range:

$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

August 21, 2026