Lookout Academy Hiring for High School Teacher Job at Golden, CO Full Time

Lookout Academy located in Golden, Colorado is looking for in-person teachers to join our dynamic team of educators for the 2021-2022 school year. Lookout Academy provides year-round educational programming for young men ages 14-21 in a juvenile treatment facility. Lookout Academy teachers plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Excellent classroom management skills and a desire to work with at-risk youth are essential. In addition, teachers must believe in and embody the organization’s core values of building strong relationships, having honesty and integrity, promoting youth voices and believing in possibilities.

JOB DUTIES: Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment – maintain accurate count of all materials.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students through a variety of assessment measures and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, DYS policies and school regulations.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and adhering to all DYS policies and procedures..
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and DYS.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, central dining, campus grounds, hallways, restrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports incidents in the appropriate DYS database(s) (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and DYS policies.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction. Supports other classrooms as needed
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as graduations, honor roll assemblies, and other events as determined.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, DYS staff, Behavioral Health Specialists, parents and a variety of community resources (client managers, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Demonstrate skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, treatment staff, DYS staff, parents, students, teachers, support staff and associates. Able to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally; exceptional public relations/interpersonal skills to respond to parents and advocacy groups. Professionalism, adherence to policies / procedures and teamwork coupled with a positive attitude in the quest for continuous improvement is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and a Colorado Teaching License OR the willingness to enroll in an alternative teacher preparation program.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $58,000.00 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All teachers and staff are required to wear mask and goggles. Daily temperature screenings and rapid COVID-19 testing are completed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location