Cortez - Theater/Fine Arts - MCHS

Position: Theater/Fine Arts Teacher

 

Our Vision: The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21^st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

 

We are committed to ensuring all our students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college and career. MCSD recently adopted a three-year strategic plan with key goals focused on achieving Academic Excellence, Building a Team of Effective Educators, Inspiring Community Support, and Student-Centered Budgeting. We're proud of our diverse community and rich heritage. Located in the Four Corners, our district borders three states and encompasses the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal reservation, the town of Cortez, and the farm and ranch communities of Lewis, Arriola, and Pleasant View.

 

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:

• Create an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns with school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems.
• Utilize effective teaching practices to teach curriculum for assigned grades and subjects, so that student master grade level standards.
• Develop and teach standards-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.
• Actively participate in weekly teacher-led, grade-level and content-level professional learning communities.
• Actively participate in the data-driven instruction cycle including regularly utilizing data from formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to ensure all students are making adequate growth.
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and adhering to the school discipline policies. 
• Proactively communicate with and engage parents and guardians as partners in supporting student educational goals.
• Support the development of the whole child including social-emotional skills.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and District policies.
• Knowledge of media arts including concepts, systems, practices, and technical skills.
• Create and implement a complete, standards-aligned curriculum that includes classroom and experiential learning approaches.
• When supervising students assume responsibility for their safety and well being and maintain order and discipline through caring, respectful strategies.

Specific Content Skills:  Demonstrate an understanding of the Colorado state standards for levels and subject areas of teaching certification.  Ability to deepen student’s academic and technical skills 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: 

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies and school procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting.
• 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.
• Ability to implement IEP, 504, ELL and behavior support plans.
• Ability to use technology to support instruction including computer operating system and student information systems.

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:	Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching certification with ability to obtain Post-Secondary Career Technical Education (CTE) Certification                                               OR Post-Secondary CTE certification with ability to obtain CDE teaching 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 ·   Openness to feedback ·   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
Stand			X
Walk			X
Sit			X
Reach with hands and arms			X
Climb or balance		X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl		X
Talk				X
Listen				X

 

Weight and Force Demands:	Amount of:
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds				X
Up to 25 pounds		X
Up to 50 pounds	X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X

 

Mental Functions:	Amount Of:
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare				X
Analyze				X
Communicate				X
Copy		X
Coordinate			X
Instruct			X
Compute		X
Synthesize			X
Evaluate				X
Interpersonal Skills				X
Compile			X
Negotiate			X

 

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
Work with explosives	X
Risk of radiation	X
Vibration	X

 

Vision Demands:	Required
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)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus	X

 

Noise Level:	Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate	X
Loud
Very Loud

 

The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.

 

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Supervisor Name (Print)                                                           Supervisor Signature                                            Date        

 

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 Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321    970-565-7522 ext. 1135

titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us 

 

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504) 

Lisa Megel, Executive Director of  Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321    970-565-7522 ext. 1118

504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us 

 

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

titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us 

 

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

504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us 

 

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.