24-25 Mrachek MS: Teacher, STEM job in Aurora

24-25 Mrachek MS: Teacher, STEM
Aurora, CO, United States

Job Identification
237571
Job Category
Licensed Jobs

Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
7.5 Hours
Locations
Mrachek Middle School, Aurora, CO, 80013, US

STEM Teacher
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Aurora Public Schools Compensation and Benefits
Salary: View the Licensed Salary Schedule
Days/Hours: As designated by the school. - Days: 187-day position (new teachers 190 day

position)

General
Description:

• Educate students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
using an integrative and/or hands on approach to prepare students to
enter any of the STEM fields
• Build students confidence to think and reason through a creative
approach by applying the various STEM methods which includes, but is
not limited to fostering curiosity, assigning responsibility, providing
hands on training and teamwork.
• Develop lessons/projects that allow student to address and find
solutions to real world problems
• Effective teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills,
and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning
opportunities and growth for all students.
• They strive to support growth and development, close achievement
gaps and to prepare diverse student populations for postsecondary
and workforce success.
• Effective teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development
and employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for
students who are not achieving mastery and students who need
acceleration.
• They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities
necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic
participation.
• Effective teachers communicate high expectations to students and
their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a
mutually supportive teaching and learning environment.
• Because effective teachers understand that the work of ensuring
meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in
isolation, they engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going
learning and leadership within the profession.
• Effective teachers establish a rapport with parents, students and
colleagues, and exhibit knowledge of the content of the subject area
assigned.
• Effective teachers are responsible for using effective instructional
techniques.

• Effective teachers maintain a positive attitude and perception about
the educational task.

Education and
Licensure

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Holds a Colorado teaching license or is currently eligible for one with
the appropriate endorsement for this position
• A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student
teaching verification, previous work experience

Endorsement
Category

Any of the following will qualify
• Science
• Math
• Instructional Technology

Strategic Plan:

The teacher shall identify the development needs of students, shall maintain a
productive learning environment, and shall work collaboratively to support
the priorities of the Strategic Plan.

Condition of
Employment:

As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be
expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE)
Certificate Program within the first three years of employment.
Click here to learn about the Culturally Linguistically Diverse Educator
Certificate.

Aurora Public Schools seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.

Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).