Details
Posted: 18-May-22
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $40-46K
Categories:
Math
Salary Details:
This estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired in a full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your work schedule (FTE), level of education, specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in similar roles. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of this range. In addition to salary, Temple Grandin School provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage (employer contribution to monthly employee premium), life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Temple Grandin School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate educator to join our math/science team. Flexible FTE, .6-1.0. The ideal candidate will bring a love of mathematics and knowledge of current mathematics teaching best practices, patience, flexibility, sense of humor, and a deep connection to the mission of Temple Grandin School.
Our twice-exceptional students on the autism spectrum are engaged problem-solvers and capable mathematical thinkers who are keenly interested in real-world problems. They may have challenges with fluency and recall, and benefit from support to explain their thinking. We provide the training needed to successfully engage with these neurodiverse students. You bring your passion for mathematics content, and a willingness to contribute your fresh ideas to our dedicated, caring staff team.
Students & Classroom
- Grades 6-12
- 3-4 classes (MS math, integrated HS math - may be two sections, and Advanced topics)
- 4-8 students per class
- Behavioral support provided as needed by student support team
Curriculum & Teaching
- Content-area expertise required:
- Mathematics, pre-Algebra through pre-Calculus
- Content-area expertise preferred: special education, experience working with neurodiverse students; educational technology; engineering/robotics; coding
- Opportunity to contribute to math curriculum design and continued TGS program development
- 1:1 chromebook environment using Google for Education and additional digital tools
Work Environment & Team
- Strong academic team committed to collaboration and cross-disciplinary support
- Partnership and teaming with student support team
- Opportunity to participate in delivering TGS programs to help students grow socially as well as academically
- Interest and ability to engage with students at all times during the school day in order to take maximum advantage of teachable moments
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 responsibilities.
- B.A/B.S degree in math/science and/or education from an accredited institution or related field teaching (M.A./M.S preferred)
- Colorado State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area (or ability to transfer certification from another state)
- Working knowledge of the core strengths and challenges that characterize learners on the autism spectrum.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including students, parents, TGS staff, and community partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidential information about students, and limit distribution to those who need to know within the school staff
- Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology, including Google Drive and/or Microsoft Office Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and email management).
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
- Agreement with the academic goals and philosophy of Temple Grandin School, as outlined in the TGS Student Parent Handbook.