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School: West Denver Preparatory Charter School - Federal (SW)

Job Title: Network Specialist: Humanities

Category: Full-time

Classification: Instructional/Educational Coordination, Other

Work Year: 2012-2013

Job Description:

Network Specialist: Humanities

Our Mission:
Through a demanding education based on high standards, accountability, and structure, West Denver Preparatory Charter School prepares students in grades six through nine for educational success from middle school through college.

The Network Specialist: Humanities will be responsible for the effective implementation of an outstanding, standards-based curriculum in the discipline of Humanities. The Network Specialist will report to the Chief Curriculum Officer.

Primary Responsibilities
•   Ensure that teachers develop high quality curriculum using Curriculum Alignment Templates (CAT) and Regular Assessment Program (RAP) tests.
•   Support teachers with the curriculum development process and critique their work.
•   Collaborate with other leadership team members to provide excellent professional development to all teachers.
•   Supervise and support the Humanities team specialists as they establish daily learning objectives and evaluate curricular quality.
•   Develop and improve curricular resources available to all math and science teachers.

Performance Indicators may include:
•   50% of 7th grade students in year 2, and 75% of 8th grade students in year 3, achieve proficiency on CSAP tests of math and science.
•   In a cohort analysis of longitudinal growth, students will achieve growth on the NWEA MAPS assessments equal to 1.5 times their expected RIT score growth, as established by NWEA, between the beginning and end of the school year.
•   Teachers develop detailed, comprehensive CATs and RAP tests by the first day of school each year.
•   Teachers receive RAP feedback promptly and receive direct support to meet individual student skill deficiencies or class-wide deficiencies.
•   Each staff member participates in meaningful professional development at least twice each 6-week RAP period.
•   Staff members receive strong, detailed feedback on 6-week assessments (RAP tests) and Curriculum Alignment Templates (CATs). Teachers are confident in curricular implementation and curricula are modified and improved from year to year.

Network Specialists will begin work July 16th, though resumes will be considered immediately. Compensation is highly competitive; the Network Specialist is eligible to participate in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association. West Denver Prep is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions:

Apply online at www.westdenverprep.org

Questions? Contact Nathalie Sosa, Director of Human Capital, at nsosa@westdenverprep.org

Date Posted: 2012-01-06

Closing Date: 2012-04-06

Start Date: 2012-04-06

West Denver Preparatory Charter School - Federal (SW) Profile

Address

West Denver Preparatory Charter School - Federal (SW)
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219

Contact Information

Web Site: http://westdenverprep.org
Phone: (303)573-2017
Fax: (303)935-5004

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2006
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: 6 , 7 , 8
Enrollment: 322
Educational Program: College Prep

Description

Home of Denver’s #1 and #2 Middle Schools - 2010 DPS School Performance Framework.

West Denver Prep is a local network of four small, safe, public middle schools providing an excellent, college-preparatory education including rigorous academics, character education and enrichment programs. Since opening in 2006, West Denver Prep schools have consistently exceeded district achievement results. A high school is planned for 2012. At West Denver Prep, we STRIVE for College!