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School: Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - College View (Opening Fall 2012)

Job Title: Founding Teachers, Grade 6

Category: Full-time

Classification: Middle Grades Teacher

Work Year: 2012-2013

Job Description:

DSST Public Schools seeks teachers who possess a track record of elevating student achievement to join our team of results driven educators. At DSST Public Schools, teachers are leaders who are responsible for developing and implementing DSST’s curriculum. Teachers also play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous core curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

DSST Public Schools Overview

DSST Public Schools (DSST) is a network of high performing charter schools (6^th through 12^th grade) in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2004 as the Denver School of Science and Technology at its Stapleton campus, DSST has boasted the highest performance and growth in Denver Public Schools. The continued success of the DSST network has gained local and national attention, including recognition as one of three top finalists in the 2010 President’s Commencement Challenge, and a 2010 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show when Oprah’s Angel Network awarded one million dollars to DSST as one of six top charter school networks nationally. DSST currently operates five schools, located on three campuses throughout Denver.

Core Responsibilities:

Classroom Teaching

•Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects and classes
•Plan and implement an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards.
•Work to implement and master DSST Public Schools’ core instructional practices
Curriculum and Assessment
•To implement a variety of assessments that measure progress towards learning outcomes and that adhere to the DSST Assessment Framework.
•To use assessment data to adapt curriculum and instructional practices to help students meet the school's performance standards. Such use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills, and changing daily instruction to meet student needs.

School Life

•To model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom.
•To perform as an advisor to a group of advisees by overseeing their academic and student life. This responsibility includes taking attendance, holding regular conferences, meeting with advisee’s parents and communicating with student and parent regularly, leading reading circles, overseeing digital portfolios, and overseeing advisory competition activities.

Professional Development

•To devote the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching. To be open to innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues and school administration.
•To actively participate in the school’s professional development programs including data analysis and planning, leading and participating in best practice sessions, peer coaching, and attending conferences.

Required Experience:

DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. Applicants for teaching positions in core subject areas (Math, Science, English, History, Spanish and Art) should generally meet the following requirements: The equivalent of a college major in the subject area to be taught (at least 24 credit hours) OR, a passing score on the appropriate subject-area Praxis or Place exam, OR a Colorado teaching license. Candidates should have a 3.0 college grade point average or higher. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Application Instructions:

Apply online at https://denverst.schoolrecruiter.net/

Date Posted: 2011-11-16

Closing Date: 2012-05-01

Start Date: 2012-05-01

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - College View (Opening Fall 2012) Profile

Address

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - College View (Opening Fall 2012)
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80236

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.dsstpublicschools.org
Email: DSSTSW@dsstpublicschools.org

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: 6
Educational Program: STEM

Description

The DSST: College View Campus is dedicated to providing a diverse student body with an outstanding education with a science and technology focus. By creating powerful learning communities centered on core values and a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure student proficiency on state standards in math, science and English and a 100% of our students are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Our school culture and academic program is rigorous and structured with high expectations and accountability for all students.

Grades 6-12; offering grade 6 in the 2012-2013 school year and expanding one grade per year.