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School: SOAR @ Green Valley Ranch

Job Title: SOAR Special Education Teacher

Category: Full-time

Classification: Special Education

Work Year: 2011-2012

Job Description:

SOAR Special Education Teacher

Teach outside the box. Change the conversation. SOAR Schools.

SOAR Schools is a new network of public charter elementary schools serving the Denver Metro area. SOAR @Green Valley Ranch opened in August 2010, and SOAR@Oakland opened in August, 2011.

SOAR Schools are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to students in far northeast Denver. We offer an innovative, holistic approach to education that includes an academically rigorous and student centered curriculum, a commitment to teaching social and emotional competencies, a mandatory extended school day, a focus on nutrition, and daily enrichment opportunities. SOAR staff is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, so that they in turn, will grow into socially responsible citizens who will make a difference in the world.

SOAR Schools is recruiting for the 2012-13 school year. Tours/recruitment events will take place at SOAR@Green Valley Ranch on January 5 at 8:30 and 3:30, and January 17 and 31 at 8:30. Please e mail gcassetta@soardenver.org to confirm your attendance.

Teachers at SOAR

Provide an inviting, exciting, inclusive, and joyful learning environment;
Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and enrich their expertise in the subject area they will teach;
Develop curriculum and lesson plans that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Colorado Standards and SOAR’s instructional approaches;
Embrace planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors;
Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct, discipline, and social-emotional development;
Form meaningful relationships with families and involve parents in their children’s education.

Qualifications

Must have prior successful teaching experience in an urban setting;
Must have a Colorado State license or a BA and a passing score on the Praxis or Place exam.

*Teachers with LDE endorsements are encouraged to apply

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to gcassetta@soardenver.org .

Application Instructions:

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Gianna Cassetta, Co-Executive Director at gcassetta@soardenver.org . In your cover letter, be sure to explain the most compelling reasons why you would be a great SOAR teacher. These should include your beliefs about the purpose of schools, how children learn best, and authentic assessment.

Date Posted: 2012-01-10

Closing Date: 2013-03-10

Start Date: 2012-03-10

SOAR @ Green Valley Ranch Profile

Address

SOAR @ Green Valley Ranch
4800 Telluride St, Bldg 4
Denver, CO 80249

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.soardenver.org
Phone: (720)287-5100
Fax: (720)287-5119

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2010
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2 , 3
Enrollment: 235
Educational Program: Other

Description

SOAR Charter School's mission is to provide children of all backgrounds and performance levels with access to rigorous academic instruction and expanded opportunities. SOAR empowers children to make informed, deliberate decisions so that they may lead socially responsible, productive lives.