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Culinary Arts TeacherThe 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 21st 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.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 include:Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns with school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems.Utilizing effective teaching practices to teach curriculum for assigned grades and subjects, so that student master grade level standards.Developing and teaching standards-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.Actively participating in weekly teacher-led, grade-level and content-level professional learning communities.Actively participating 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.Maintaining an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and adhering to the school discipline policies.Proactively communicating with and engaging parents and guardians as partners in supporting student educational goals.Supporting the development of the whole child including social-emotional skills.Complying with all applicable State and Federal laws and District policies.Knowledge of business development, business management, and entrepreneurship including systems, practices, and technical skills.Managing and overseeing associated CTSO program.Creating and implementing a complete, standards-aligned curriculum that includes classroom, field-based, 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 include demonstrating an understanding of the Colorado state standards for levels and subject areas of teaching certification. Ability to deepen student's academic, technical, and vocational skills across the curriculum. Growth mindset includes 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 include:Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skillsStrong 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 positionJob Classification: Exempt, Benefits EligibleThe Montezuma-Cortez School District offers employees a wide range of competitive, cost-effective benefits. Review our benefits guide for detailed information.Candidate profile includes:Education and Certification: Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching certification with ability to obtain Post-Secondary Career Technical Education (CTE) CertificationORPost-Secondary CTE certification with ability to obtain CDE teaching certificationExperience and Skills: Excellent communication skillsDemonstrated excellence in reading and math instructionInstructional leadership or coaching experience preferredExperience in Get Better Faster Framework preferredHigh level of personal organization and planningTechnology proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPointCulture and Fit: Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1Ambition and desire to grow as a leaderOpenness to feedbackMaintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrityCollaborative practitionerReports to: The PrincipalPhysical requirements and working conditions include:Physical Activities: Stand, Walk, Sit, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Talk, ListenWeight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds, Up to 25 pounds, Up to 50 pounds, Up to 100 pounds, More than 100 poundsMental Functions: Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize, Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, NegotiateWork Environment: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather), Work near moving mechanical parts, Work in high, precarious places, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals, Outdoor weather conditions, Extreme Cold (non-weather), Extreme Heat (non-weather), Risk of electrical shock, Work with explosives, Risk of radiation, VibrationVision Demands: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focusNoise Level: ModerateThe 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.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)Rhonda Tracy, Director of Human Resources400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1136titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.usM-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at: DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓNEl 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

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