Responsibilities:

1. Reports consistently for work as scheduled.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.
3. Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
4. Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert.
5. Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
6. Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
8. Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
9. Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems.
4. Detail-oriented.
5. Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible.
6. Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
7. Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
8. Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
9. Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
10. Student-centered and relationship-focused.