Description
Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom: Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by Peak to Peak. Further develops a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area. Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students. Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of Peak to Peak students. Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Mission Statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.
Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity: Assesses student performance frequently and objectively, Facilitates the resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents, Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Community Handbook, and Encourages parents to be contributors to the classrooms as volunteers.
Continues intellectual and professional development in the primary academic discipline.
May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees, and/or participate in the open enrollment process.
Follows policies established by Peak to Peak Board of Directors, Boulder Valley School District, and Colorado State-mandated school guidelines, except where Peak to Peak has received waivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Reporting Structure The Middle School teacher reports directly to the Middle School Principal, and the High School Teacher reports directly to the High School Principal.