Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Standley Lake High School is a comprehensive high school committed to academic excellence, community, and lifelong learning. We have a number of rigorous academic pathways open to students, including AP/IB classes, Performing and Fine Arts classes, STEM classes, and a culinary pathway, to name a few. Our goal for all Gators is to develop a growth mindset, be able to make connections, and explore diverse pathways in order to be ready to meet the 21st century with success. Regardless of the passions that drive each Gator and the path each chooses to pursue, these skills and habits of mind will develop Gators who are future-ready and are connected to the world around them, and who seek personal growth in all that they do.

Standley Lake High School offers 14 different AP courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and initial implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Standley Lake High School also offers a robust center program for Special Education students and second language learners with a caring and experienced staff.

Student athletic and activity involvement is highly encouraged through our 21 varsity level sports programs and a number of diverse co-curricular clubs and activities. Many of our programs compete at the national level, including our national award winning journalism newspaper The Lake, Poms, Speech and Debate, and our FCCLA chapter. The music program (vocal and instrumental) continues to thrive and has seen enormous growth over the past three years.

Standley Lake High School is proud to serve a very diverse community with 34% minority students, and approximately 31% of the student population qualifies for free and reduced lunch.

SLHS teachers believe in a comprehensive high school dedicated to academic excellence. By providing diverse, future-ready pathways, we strive to instill in our Gators a growth mindset of lifelong learning. We prepare students to engage the world with empathy and pride. We are a collaborative community grounded in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and shared leadership. Teachers who are looking to come to The Swamp will commit to helping us implement the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and our 1:1 Chromebook initiative.

Standley Lake High School
9300 W. 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80021
303-982-3311

Part Time Teaching Position –Theatre

Theatre Teacher

Job Description

.4 FTE Teaching Position –Theatre Teacher

Job Title: Theatre Teacher/Director

Work Year: 185 days

Reports to: Principal

Summary

Standley Lake High School is seeking a PartTime Theatre teacher to cultivate a successful theatre program. This includes developing students’ individual and group performance skills, technical skills, and theatre knowledge. Standley Lake High School will be an enriching and gratifying professional experience for educators embracing collaboration, professionalism, and collective commitment. The person filling this position will work closely with the performing arts staff and the larger SLHS community to foster a culture of growth and excellence .

Pre-Screening Standards

• Highly Qualified in content area
• Demonstrated desire and experience in teaching technical theater to diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area and Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam.

Preferred

• Knowledge in Q-Lab
• Major in Theatre Arts/Theatre Education
• Licensed in Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Performing Arts or demonstrates a willingness to complete requirements within the fall semester.
• Knowledge in Auto-Cad or Vectorworks or other drafting softwares

Drama and Theatre Arts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, teach skills and concepts, and assess and reflect utilizing the Jeffco Public Schools instructional model, theatre curriculum tools, and Colorado Academic Standards in theatre
• Possess a passion for teaching all aspects of theater (performance and technical).
• Willingness to sponsor an active Thespian Troupe.
• Strong communication, organization, and human relations skills.
• Willingness to collaborate toward school-wide activities and performances (assemblies, musicals, plays, theatre, etc.).
• Collaborate with district and articulation area colleagues to grow thriving and active theatre programming at all levels and community organizations.
• Direct and/or Tech Direct yearly acting performances including the fall play, one acts, and the musical and others as needed.
• Knowledge and ability to teach a variety of theatre performance and technical theater classes and run all aspects of the theater.
• Utilize effective and engaging rehearsal techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Guide students as they engage with and appreciate the arts, and support them in becoming life-long creators.
• Identify and diagnose individual and group performance challenges and prescribe appropriate and effective growth feedback.
• Seek out opportunities for professional growth in theatre, implement new learning in your practice, and reflect to allow for personal growth.
• Recruit and retain students to maintain sustainable enrollment.
• Actively seek guest artists, to continue development of ensembles.
• Participate in and prepare students for State and District Theatre festivals and Conferences including Jeffco Theatre Festival, Jeffco Improv Festival and Colorado State Thespian Conference.
• Ensure that any tools, and equipment are properly used, maintained, stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Utilize administrative skills to manage theatre budget, collaborative productions, community performance schedules, required paperwork for field trips, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of students
• Ability to cooperate with department colleagues in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Willingness to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both academic and behavioral progress
• Willingness to support school academic goals and implement strategies designed to accomplish those goals
• Demonstrated evidence of successfully leading a school academic theater program
• Demonstrated evidence of success in leading school theatrical productions
• Demonstrated knowledge of using assessment to drive instructional choices
• Demonstrated ability to integrate appropriate technology in the classroom
• Demonstrated willingness to grow professionally
• Demonstrated evidence of successfully mounting theatrical productions
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum that supports school wide goals in regards to reading/writing.
• Demonstrate ability to develop theatre curriculum using the Colorado State Theater Standards
• Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of the entire discipline of theater, including, but not limited to: acting, playwriting, directing and technical theater

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with adolescent developmental stages and behavior, as well as strategies to meet their needs
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and willingness to work above the minimum to promote students and improve program
• Demonstrated willingness to team with staff members in all content areas by planning and implementing programs and policies
• Demonstrated ability to become a valuable and contributing member of the SLHS staff
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and community members.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop and work within a specialized interdisciplinary program
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and role model positively for students.
• Demonstrated willingness to work within and support collaboration of the performing arts team
• Demonstrate ability to develop and work within a specialized interdisciplinary program.
• Conscientious of safety requirements and procedures for classes using power tools.
• Strong classroom management skills

Desired Start Date: 08/09/2023

Teacher Secondary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .50000 , Hours/Day: 4.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $66,989.54 Effective as of: 08-16-2022

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of specified course content. Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.

• Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.

• Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.

• Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group support.

• Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.

• Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEPs, ALPs and 504s.

• Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.

• Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.

• Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.

• Communicate with parents as needed.

• Collaborate with other instructional staff.

• Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity.

• Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.

• Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE Experience with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning. Experience with effective use of technology with teachers and/or students supporting educational technology initiatives. Awareness, understanding, and application of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Previous experience or current thinking about culturally responsive teaching that relates to achievement issues for all students. Demonstrated success using technology to ensure technological literate students.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate. Advanced degree or comparable experience in content area.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must possess demonstrated skills in classroom and online implementation of best practices in instructional strategies, demonstrated success in working with learners, proficiency with Blackboard, and experience with leading online learning. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of
standard District technology, ability to effectively and efficiently use for a variety of purposes, and demonstrated success in using technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources. Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.