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Academy School District 20 · 2 months ago

Student Teacher / Intern

Colorado Springs Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Academy School District 20 is seeking a Student Teacher/Intern who will design and deliver lessons aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards under the guidance of a cooperating teacher. The role involves assessing student learning, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Education

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert

Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction

Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices

Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught

Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students

Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers

Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners

Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students

Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students

Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students

Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students

Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction

Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences

Establishes and communicates high expectations and uses processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership

Models and promotes effective communication

Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership

Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct

Links professional growth to professional goals

Responds to a complex, dynamic environment

Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession

Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required

Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements

Ensures that students are supervised at all times

Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students

Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy

Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested

Manages materials and supplies

Models appropriate conduct at all times

Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators

Performs non-instructional duties as directed

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance

Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations

Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable

Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning

Uses effective conflict resolution

Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Qualification

Pedagogical expertiseInstructional planningData interpretationClassroom managementTechnology integrationSpecial Education knowledgeEffective communicationTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsConflict resolutionAdaptability