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Demonstration Classroom, Secondary Teacher (6th- 12th grade) (Internal Candidates Only)

Mapleton Public Schools
Internship
On-site
Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Position Type:
      Secondary Teaching

  • Date Posted:
      5/5/2025

  • Location:
      District

  • Closing Date:
      OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    •   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.  Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
     
    LICENSED VACANCY
    Position is for the 2025-2026 school year
    Internal Candidates Only
     
    POSITION:  Demonstration Classroom, Secondary Teacher (6th- 12th grade)
    LOCATION: District
    PAY RATE: $2,000
    (Based on 40 hours throughout the 25-26 school year. Payment is at the end of each semester for a total of two pay days.)
    REPORTS TO: Teaching and Learning Designee
     
    SUMMARY: 
    Mapleton Public Schools will be identifying demonstration classrooms across grade levels and content areas to continue to deepen our Instructional Infrastructure as a district. The purpose is to provide a model for teachers which illustrates components of first best instruction and support educators in elevating their craft through observation, feedback, and reflection. Opportunities will be provided across Mapleton where teachers can observe best practices in action.
     
    We are seeking teachers who want to open their classrooms to become demonstration classrooms. Teachers in demonstration classroom believe they can change learning outcomes for students through strong and rigorous instructional practices. The characteristics of a teacher in a demonstration classroom value learning, are reflective, and they want to grow their practice to ensure access for every student.
     
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience on a Professional License.
    • Possess excellent teaching skills in an identified content area.
    • Effectiveness in collaboration and relationship building.
    • Skills promoting equitable learning classroom environments.
    • Role model qualities including a strength-based approach with both new teachers and students.
    • Passion for teaching and learning.
    • Empathy for teachers new to the profession.
    • Reflective practitioner who responds to feedback and makes instructional adjustments.
    • Iterative and growth mindset, seeking best practices and improved strategies for learning.
     
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
    • Use of BOE curricular resources.
    • Must provide lesson/unit plans utilizing the critical components (2x a year).
    • Attend occasional meetings and/or trainings with all demonstration classroom teachers to include P.D. on:
      • Differentiating for all learners, especially MLLs (multilingual learners).
      • Instructional Look For Document and Danielson.
      • Shifting the cognitive load to independent learners.
      • Grade level rigor, etc.
      • Use of data to inform instruction.
    • Occasional meetings during plan time to plan and reflect with IG and/or Teaching and Learning designee, for model classroom.
    • Occasional classroom or IDT visits from Site Supervisors, Teaching & Learning, and School Directors (throughout the year).
    • Occasional classroom visits from teachers in the district (throughout the year).
    • Ability to receive and implement feedback.
    • Comfortable being videotaped.
    • Leading PD and being present at district PD Days and site PD.
    • Displays level of professionalism.
     
    COMMITMENTS: 
    • Two-year commitment* Beginning with the 25 - 26 school year.
           *Eligibility for the on-going years will be determined through a re-evaluation process.
     
     
    METHOD OF APPLICATION:   
    SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS



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