Position: Math Teacher Secondary
About Us: Montezuma-Cortez Mission and Values
Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career. Everything we do is guided by our mantra. Every Student. Every Day.
Together we are:
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Growing our teams of effective and committed educators
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Creating a culture of high expectations
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Respecting our diversity
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Inspiring community trust and support
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Building pathways to successful futures
We are committed to developing a team of effective educators who are dedicated to closing the achievement gap in a high-need, diverse community of learners and this position is critical to meeting that commitment. We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contributes greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.
Position Summary: Our teachers are the key to our students’ success. The role of our teachers is to facilitate a dynamic learning environment that engages all students in a rigorous and relevant educational experience that meets individual needs while holding all students to a high standard of performance.
Our teachers collaborate with each other on an ongoing basis in their quest to continue their development and professional growth. Teachers receive regular observation, coaching, professional development, and support from the Principal and Assistant Principals.
Essential Duties:
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Creates an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns with school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems.
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Utilize effective teaching practices to teach curriculum for assigned grades and subjects so that student master grade level standards.
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Develops and teaches standards-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.
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Actively participates in weekly teacher-led, grade-level and content-level professional learning communities.
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Actively participates in the data-driven instruction cycle including regularly utilizing data from formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress and make adjustments to instruction to ensure all students are making adequate growth.
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Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and adhering to the school discipline policies.
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Proactively communicates with and engages parents and guardians as partners in supporting student educational goals.
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Supports the development of the whole child including social-emotional skills.
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Complies with all applicable State and Federal laws and District policies.
Other Essential Skills:
Specific Content Skills: Demonstrate an understanding of the Colorado state standards for levels and subject areas of teaching certification. Ability to deepen student’s literacy skills across the curriculum through exposure to non-fiction texts, opportunities to practice skills in citing evidence to text, and writing across the curriculum.
Growth Mindset: A commitment to continuous improvement including an ability to apply knowledge of current research and educational theory to instructional programming; an ability to receive feedback and reflect on one’s own instruction; an ability to interpret and use data to drive changes in instruction; and a desire to engage in ongoing collaboration with colleagues to share and learn best practices.
Technical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills
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Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills
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Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
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Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies and school procedures
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Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
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Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions
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Ability to implement IEP, 504, ELL and behavior support plans
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Ability to use technology to support instruction including computer operating system and student information systems.
Candidate Profile
Education and Certification:
Teacher’s License for Colorado (Required)
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
Experience and Skills:
Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated excellence in math instruction
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Technology proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Colorado State Content Standards preferred
- Understanding of standards-based instruction and the data-driven instructional cycle
Culture and Fit:
Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
- Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
- Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity
- Collaborative practitioner
Essential Physical Demands:
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Occasional lifting
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Frequent sitting, standing and walking
Supervision: Reports to Principal; non-supervisory position
Job Classification: Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Benefits: The Montezuma-Cortez School District offers employees a wide range of competitive, cost-effective benefits. Review our benefits guide for detailed information.
Candidate Profile:
Education and Certification:
Experience and Skills:
Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated excellence in reading and math instruction
- Instructional leadership or coaching experience preferred
- Experience in Get Better Faster Framework preferred
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Technology proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Culture and Fit:
Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
- Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
- Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity
- Collaborative practitioner
Reports to: The Principal
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Weight and Force Demands:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Mental Functions:
Amount Of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Work Environment:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme Cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme Heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to adjust focus
X
Noise Level:
Exposure Level
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)
Justin Schmitt, Executive Director of Academic Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135
[email protected]
504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)
Lisa Alarcon, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118
[email protected]
M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)
Justin Schmitt, Director Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135
[email protected]
504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)
Lisa Megel, Directora Ejecutiva de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118
[email protected]
Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
11.28.23 DKR
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Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R
NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.
