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Freedom Elementary
Expectations, Desired Skills, Training, and Experience
Expectations
Ø Strong love for children and the teaching profession
Ø Possession of an enthusiastic and inspirational attitude
Ø Commitment to collaborate with others
Ø Commitment to high expectations for children and self
Ø Commitment to involve parents in the learning process
Ø Commitment to implement best practices in all content areas
Ø Ability to demonstrate respect for others – children and adults
Ø Ability to recognize, appreciate, and listen to new ideas
Skills/Training/Experience
Ø Strong classroom management skills
Ø Ability to collaborate and team with a variety of professionals
Ø Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ø Excellent communication skills
o written
o verbal
Ø Ability to successfully differentiate instruction – able to clinically assess instructional level through the use of data, deliver instruction to multiple needs students, provide appropriate interventions and provide challenge and enrichment when indicated as a need
Ø Strong understanding of Colorado Standards and district curriculum
Ø Ability to implement Balanced Literacy
o application of flexible groups
o phonemic awareness/phonics/fluency/vocabulary/comprehension instruction
o reading/writing connection
Ø Technology Literate
o Introductory knowledge, skills and understanding of ISTE National
Educational Technology Standards for Students
o Able to use technological resources to facilitate higher order and complex thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, informed decision making, knowledge construction and creativity
Ø Training
o Guided Reading, Balanced Literacy, Phonics and Phonemic Awareness, Differentiated Instruction, Six Trait Writing, Professional Learning Communities
Ø Experience
o Experience teaching at various grade levels for 5+ years
o Experience in providing multiple level interventions
Job Postings
ü All hiring procedures and practices will follow District Eleven School Board Policy. See the Board Policy on the District web site for more information.
ü Look for job opportunities to be posted on the Human Resources Web site.