Clear Creek School District No. Re-1

Job Title: Teacher - Secondary Vocal Music

Salary Grade: Certified Salary Schedule

Work Year: 168 Days

Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

School/Department: Clear Creek High School

Reports To: Principal

Job Status: Ongoing

OUR DISTRICT: Clear Creek School District (CCSD) is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, a short drive west of Denver and area suburbs. Clear Creek serves the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Dumont, Silver Plume, and parts of Evergreen. Our county is well-suited for the outdoor enthusiast, with beautiful mountain trails for hiking and biking, rivers for rafting, and ski areas that serve both nordic and alpine. Our historic downtowns offer some of the best places to explore and discover. 

Our community places a high value on supporting students and schools, which has resulted in recent increases to compensation and facility improvements. We believe that students are more than test scores, and learning experiences are opportunities for messy, creative thinking. 

Clear Creek School District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high-quality educators. This means you’ll be warmly welcomed into our team of professionals, provided opportunities to learn and grow with us, and be challenged to be your very best for students. 

OUR SCHOOL: Clear Creek Middle/High School shares a campus nestled in a natural setting on Floyd Hill west of Evergreen. It offers a bike/hiking trail in addition to open space. With student enrollment at the Middle School of 95, and the High School of 225, it is a tight-knit community with engaged and supportive families. As a school district, we provide an experiential learning model, with a focus on embracing the outdoor environment as an expanded classroom. In addition, our schools and district are currently developing strong community partnerships and career-aligned education for students through the Homegrown Talent Initiative.

YOU: We are seeking a strong, enthusiastic, growth-mindset educator who has a passion for engaging, authentic learning experiences and is strong in instructional practices. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: The successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting through an approved fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a dynamic educator to make Vocal Music classes come alive for middle & high school students through engaging, student-centered learning opportunities.  We also hope to build our Vocal Music program to the point where the teacher is full time, with a variety of musical offerings that engage and inspire students.  A top candidate must be willing to support CCMS/HS in its process of redesigning the school model with a focus on the elements below.

CCSD Learner Profile:  Students will actively develop the attributes of our district’s Learner Profile through experience both in and out of the classroom

Relevance:  Learning explores students’ interests and enables them to understand & tackle real problems in authentic contexts

Customization:  The focus, pace and sequence of learning are tailored to each learner

Connection & Community:  Learners are deeply known & respected by a variety of adults & peers, leading to close collaboration (staff/students)

Active Self-Direction:  Students are drivers of their learning and have a voice in decisions so that they grow in agency as they grapple directly with concepts 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Instructional Planning: Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s). Create plans that build on the curricular resources to create experiences that motivate and engage students. Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students. Plan effective use of class time.

Instructional interaction (teaching): Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement. Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners. Modify instruction to meet student needs. Communicate effectively with learners.  Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction. 

Evaluation of instruction: Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction and make adjustments accordingly. Communicate effectively student progress to student and parent/guardian.

Instructional management: Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction. Maintain necessary student records. Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned.

Learning Environment: Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment that is in alignment with the school-wide culture of crew. Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior and consequences for inappropriate behavior. Establish conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership and citizenship. Incorporate regular opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom. 

Professional Responsibilities: Participate in professional growth opportunities. Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado. Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions. Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals and priorities. Demonstrate a concern for students’ health and safety. Stay within department budget. 

General: Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner. Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures and any other rules, regulations or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrations. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Direct two high school choirs (Concert, Madrigals), one middle school choir (Concert) and teach middle school piano/guitar.  Teacher will have one planning period in the schedule.

Help to grow the Vocal Music  and Theater programs.

Collaborate with the Instrumental Music Director, as well as the Theater Department (Director, Technical Director, Pit Orchestra Director) during the Spring musical.

Support the Spring musical with vocal instruction and rehearsing of actors (additional compensation for this work).

Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.

Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.

Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.

Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.

Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

Prior experience teaching secondary Vocal Music is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  The ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

EXPECTATIONS:

Is flexible.

Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.

Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.

Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community, as well as the public at large.

Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Maintains a generally positive attitude.

Observes all District policies and procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level is typical of a school district.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Frequent sitting, bending, reaching;  stooping, squatting. Occasional lifting five (5) to twenty five (25) pounds.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  None.