High School Biotechnology Teacher (2014-2015) - The Denver School of Science and Technology - Denver, CO

High School Biotechnology Teacher (2014-2015)

The Denver Schools of Science and Technology (DSST) seeks a High School Biotechnology Teacher to join one of the leading charter school organizations in Colorado. DSST Public Schools seeks teachers with a track-record of raising student achievement to join a team of educators dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory program to a diverse population. At DSST Public Schools, teachers are leaders who are responsible for developing and implementing DSST’s curriculum. Teachers also play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous core curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

DSST Public Schools Overview:

The Denver Schools of Science and Technology (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment STEM charter schools. All DSST Public schools are part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district and students are admitted through DPS’ SchoolChoice program. The student population across the DSST network is 70 percent minority and 60 percent low income. DSST currently serves approximately 2,300 students at seven schools on five campuses: Byers, Cole, College View, Green Valley Ranch and Stapleton. DSST has been approved to open seven additional schools by 2022. At full enrollment, DSST Public Schools will serve over 6,500 students, and will help double the number of four year college-ready DPS graduates. 2013 marked the sixth consecutive year the senior class has earned 100% acceptance to a four-year college. The continued success of the DSST network has gained local and national attention. DSST is proud to operate the #1 middle school and the #1 high school in DPS for three years in a row; DSST was also named a Top Workplace in 2013 by The Denver Post.

Does this describe you? If so, you may be a qualified candidate. Read on.

• You want to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kidsâ€" regardless of race, ethnicity or income â€" have the opportunity to go to college.
• You feel a sense of urgency about making a difference in the lives of studentsâ€"and you are absolutely passionate about changing the status quo in education.
• You thrive in an intensely fast-paced environment â€" one that demands your best at all timesâ€"and you are fearless in the face of honest feedback for continuous improvement.
• You always find yourself “pushing the envelope”â€"finding new and innovative ways to tackle old problems.
• You are known for seeking out and jumping on opportunities and rarely say no to a good idea.
• You routinely exceed expectations and have a reputation for being at the top of your game.
• Your leadership has been instrumental to your team’s success.
• Getting the job done is your priority and you don’t count the hours it takes to do that.
• At heart, you are an entrepreneur: creative, a bit of a risk-taker, driven to create something new and revolutionary. You aren’t afraid to say that you want to change the world.

Responsibilities : Demonstrated track record of the following experience and skills:

Overview

• Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students
• Take holistic accountability for student success- taking ownership of each student’s academic success or failure.
• To live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents and the larger community
• To reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules and school spirit

Classroom Teaching

• Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects and classes
• Plan and implement targeted curriculum and assessments for each student which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards.
• Work to implement and master DSST Public Schools’ core instructional practices

Curriculum and Assessment

• To implement a variety of targeted assessments and root cause analysis that measure progress towards learning outcomes and that adhere to the DSST Assessment Framework.
• To use assessment data to adapt curriculum and instructional practices to help students meet the school's performance standards. Such use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills, and changing daily instruction to meet student needs.

School Life

• To model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom.
• To perform as an advisor to a group of advisees by overseeing their academic and student life. This responsibility includes taking attendance, holding regular conferences, meeting with advisee’s parents and communicating with student and parent regularly, leading reading circles, overseeing digital portfolios, and overseeing advisory competition activities.

Professional Development

• To devote the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching. To be open to innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues and school administration.
• To actively participate in the school’s professional development programs including data analysis and planning, leading and participating in best practice sessions, peer coaching, and attending conferences.

Experience Required: DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. Applicants for teaching positions in core subject areas (Math, Science, English, History, Spanish and Art) should generally meet the following requirements: The equivalent of a college major in the subject area to be taught (at least 24 credit hours) OR, a passing score on the appropriate subject-area Praxis or Place exam, OR a Colorado teaching license. Candidates should have a 3.0 college grade point average or higher. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
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