Middle School Social Studies Teacher (SY22-23)

Company: Atlas Preparatory School
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are

• Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
• A Tuition free and an open enrollment public school for students in grades K-12
• Atlas students are outpacing national average growth across all grade levels.
• Atlas student proficiency has surpassed the district and state.
• Atlas provides family-centered support services that consistently lead to over 90% participation in our parent advisor conferences.
• Atlas teachers engage in ongoing professional development targeted towards instructional best practices and academic data analysis. Who We Serve
• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners Who You Are
• Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in.
• Able to meet in-field status for the position with one of the following
• Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in subject area
• Degree or 36 credits in subject area
• PRAXIS passing the middle school PRAXIS aligned to your content area
• Spanish speaking skills preferred. What Youll Do
• Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially respect, excellence, authenticity, curiosity, hard work, and professionalism.
• Provide Social Studies instruction, facilitate an independent reading class, and lead a daily homeroom.
• Provide instruction or coaching during June enrichment program for students
• Serve as adviser for a group of students and their families, including regular communication, problem solving, and hosting quarterly family conferences.
• Assist in student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, and lunch periods. Essential Job Functions
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed. Compensation & Schedule
• Annual Range $40,000 - $53,000 with signing bonuses ranging from $2,500-$5,000.
• Monday Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed Benefits
• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks
• 4 paid personal flex days and 6 paid sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Employee Assistance Program, providing employees and their family members with up to five free counseling sessions per issue; unlimited issues per year Annual Calendar and Start Date
• 209 work days per academic year
• Start Date: Immediately Position Closes: Until filled Powered by JazzHR

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