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School: University Prep

Job Title: K, 1 & 2 Literacy Teachers

Category: Full-time

Classification: Elementary Teacher, Reading Specialist, English/Reading/Language Arts

Job Description:

Position Summary: Literacy teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of the school through the development of a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum focused solely on reading, execution of engaging and focused lessons on measurable outcomes, and the support of all scholars in meeting behavioral and cultural expectations. Literacy teachers are nearly 100 % fixated on advancing 60 Kindergarten, 1^st or 2^nd grader’s abilities in reading comprehension and fluency. Literacy teachers are held accountable by the Head of School and Director of Curriculum and Instruction for their performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of curriculum.

Suggested Qualifications:

Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of school.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Highly qualified as defined by NCLB.
Minimum of one year working in urban education with a history of significant gains in student

performance and/or growth (particularly in reading).

Excellent verbal and written skills.
Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction.
Strong organizational skills.
Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as professional, and willingness to take

responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement.

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities:

Embody mission and vision of school.
Create rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, unit plans, and lesson plans

focused on reading (Reading Comprehension, Guided Reading, Read Aloud, etc.).

Develop weekly, interim and end of year assessments as needed.
Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, and standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations.
Teach & enforce school-wide systems, rules & consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times.
Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small group and individual settings.
Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed/scheduled.
Analyze student achievement data and action plan accordingly in collaboration with staff and leadership.
Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families.
Draft scholar report cards and revise as required.
Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning opportunities.
Continuously use feedback to make productive changes in instructional practices and overall performance.
Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines.
Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Application Instructions:

Apply Today: visit our website to apply: http://uprepschool.org/join-the-team/leadership-and-teaching/

Date Posted: 2011-12-16

Closing Date: 2012-02-29

Start Date: 2011-12-16

University Prep Profile

Address

University Prep
2409 Arapahoe St.
Denver, CO 80205

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.uprepschool.org
Phone: (303)292-0463
Fax: (303)296-2844
Email: dsinger@uprepschool.org

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2011
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: K , 1
Educational Program: College Prep

Description

Approved to Open in Fall 2011.

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Preparatory School educates every K – 5 student for college. All students deserve an exceptional education regardless of zip code, race, or socioeconomic status. University Preparatory School achieves its mission of providing an exceptional education through six unyielding core values about teaching and learning.