Peak to Peak Charter School

Teacher of Middle and High School Program

All employees and volunteers at Peak to Peak work together to fulfill the Peak to Peak Mission Statement. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. However, Peak to Peak expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold high are: trustworthiness, honesty, diligence, open communication, fairness, and politeness, and we expect to see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.

Role Definition:

The Teacher of the Secondary program is a subject-area specialist responsible for educating each pupil in his or her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Peak to Peak Mission Statement. This teacher position reports to the Principal of the Secondary program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom

· Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by Peak to Peak. Further develops a high-level, challenging curriculum in subject area. Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of Peak to Peak students.

· Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Mission Statement, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.

2. Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity

· Assesses student performance frequently and objectively

· Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents

· Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Community Handbook

· Encourages parents to be contributors to the classrooms as volunteers

3. Continues intellectual and professional development in primary academic discipline

4. May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees, and/or participate in the open enrollment process

5. Follows policies established by Peak to Peak Board of Directors, and district and State mandated school guidelines, except where Peak to Peak has received waivers

Credentials/Experience and Abilities Required:

· Teaching experience in a public or private setting; although a teacher’s certificate is not required, Peak to Peak expects that teachers without a certificate will work toward an alternative certificate over time

· B.A. or B.S. required

· Demonstrated expertise in specialty field

· Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a student-centered environment, including using assessments to place students, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs

· Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery

· Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach

· Expert-level written and oral communication skills

· Knowledge of and commitment to Advanced Placement courses

· Knowledge of and commitment to Character Education

· Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas:  relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management

· Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment