2024/25 Alternative Humanities Teacher

JobID: 792

Job Title: Alternative Humanities Teacher
Work Year: 171 days
Department: Wolverine Academy CWAC)
Reports to: WAC Dean of Students and High School Principal

OVERVIEW

Wolverine Academy (WAC) is seeking a full-time Humanities teacher to work with our High School and alternative project-based learning teams. It is Wolverine Academy's mission to provide a safe and cooperative learning environment by supporting the social-emotional needs of our students, implementing restorative practices to resolve conflict and accommodating each individual's learning style. Our focus as a team is to incorporate our school principles of community, empathy, effort, and integrity into our core standard curriculum and instruction. Through the use of technology, project based learning, collaboration, team building, real-world problems, self-reflection, and high expectations, we are committed to develop our students into lifelong learners.

Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

QUALIFICATION

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or CDE licensure application in process) .
• Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.
• Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community .
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
• Maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions 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 functions.

• Positively impact student achievement , using appropriate instructional strategies and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruct ional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Effectively manage the learning environment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instr uct ion.
• Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
• Participate in professional development for continuous learning.
• Work with families in a partnership role.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
• Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities . It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with a focus on Humanities/Social Sciences.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Colorado Teaching License, with appropriate endorsement

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Google).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relation ships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required .
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress
• Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English
• Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize

instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn

• Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so
• Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Athletic and activities coach and sponsor positions are also available, please see BSD website

for more inform ation .

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District teacher salary schedule based on education and years of experience .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CON DIT ION S

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 Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequent ly communicates through speech.

The physical demands described here 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 funct ions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .