Instructional Guide (6th - 8th Grade)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.  Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

POSITION:  Instructional Guide (6th - 8th Grade)

LOCATION:  10310 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 - Explore PK-8

PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary

CALENDAR: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Explore PreK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School where students live and learn by the motto, "The world is our classroom." Explore's unique placement on historic farmland encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, and the natural wonder of the environment around the school makes explorers out of every Explore student.

Learning comes to life through community-based expeditions, which are long-term, in-depth studies that offer real-world connections and inspire higher levels of academic achievement. Strong community partnerships help students become active learners and leaders where they live.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Explore PK-8.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid Colorado teaching license.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
• Colorado Principal/Admin license preferred.
• The minimum requirement for Instructional Guide (IG) is 5 years of successful and effective teaching experience. The IG should also demonstrate mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills; evidence of excellent interpersonal skills; and a commitment to participate in, plan for and provide professional development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Oversee Mapleton's Induction Program at the school level for beginning teacher(s). Responsibilities include:

• Attend monthly Induction/IG professional development meetings, provide scheduled Induction meetings with new staff and those new to the school.
• Introduce and orient the new teacher to the school.
• Use a research-based framework to guide the new teacher in reflecting on practice for the purpose of growth and development.
• Use structured tools (such as Mapleton's Framework for Teaching) to guide interactions and keep collaborative conversations focused.
• View new teacher's classroom to provide objective non-judgmental data.
• Arrange reciprocal classroom visits.
• Model and conduct demonstration lessons.
• Co-teach with the new teacher help the new teacher.
• Identify and access school and community resources.

2. Support teachers in the development of the teaching/learning cycle.

• Support teachers with classroom rules and routines.
• Help with classroom management.
• Help set-up classroom.
• Help plan lessons.
• Look at student work.
• Use formal and informal assessment strategies.
• Analyze student work to differentiate instruction.
• Understand and use the curriculum and student standards.

3. Support teachers in the development of short- and long-term goals.

4. Support school in a wide capacity which may include Leadership support and communication, emergency needs, substitute coverage, field trip implementation, assembly planning, and as assigned.

5. Hold strong communication skills.

6. Assist in recruiting and hiring highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals.

7. Oversee the ordering, organizing and maintenance of learning resources.

8. Coordinate and collaborate with school staff to design and implement professional growth opportunities with teachers and paraprofessionals.

9. Complement the leadership, staff, students, and parents in the pursuit of the development and implementation of the school model (name the model).

10. Maintain a flexible schedule capable of multiple task undertakings and spontaneous adjustment to circumstances as they arise.

11. Attend conferences, workshops, in-services, meetings, or classes as needed to support the development a (school model).

12. Assist the School Director in the preparation of periodic reports on the development and implementation of a (school model).

13. Oversee the coordination, preparation, administration, and analysis of a variety of educational assessment materials to inform daily learning.

14. Highly competent in observing, modeling, providing feedback, and coaching individual teachers to positively impact student learning.

15. Promote and develop leadership with all constituents of the school community.

16. Willing to provide direction and instruction to staff, community, and students.

17. Demonstrates a willingness to work with students ranging in grades from seventh to twelfth grades.

18. Assist teachers in creating appropriate instructional interventions to meet the individual needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with special needs, students on a 504 plan, intervention groups, and students identified as gifted and talented.

19. Possess a strong background in literacy and math instruction.

20. Other duties as assigned for the school and the district.

TRAINING: 

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS