Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Bilingual
Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.
Website: BVSD.
Location
: US:
CO:
BOULDER
School
:
New Vista High
Position Title
:
New Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor
Position Start Date
:
January 6, 2026
Position Type
:
Extra Duty
FTE
: 1.00
Work Schedule
: 01/06/2026 - 03/12/2026
Total Compensation
: $3,120.00
Closing Date
:
January 4, 2026
Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD
Summary:New Vista High School is seeking an experienced Ceramics Instructor to teach a Quarter 3 block course (January 6–March 12) in a brand-new, fully equipped ceramics lab with a new kiln and multiple wheels. The course meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:45–10:20 AM and Wednesdays from 9:35–10:20 AM. No teaching licensure is required, though experience working with teenagers is strongly preferred, along with demonstrated experience in ceramics, pottery, and sculpture.
New Vista is a small, choice-enrollment high school focused on student-centered, relationship-based learning and hands-on experiences.
- Facilitate learning experiences and teach course of study as outlined in District course descriptions with latitude to make the course your own. Utilizes innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students. Plans and develops an engaging, age appropriate course of study in the classroom.
- Creates and fosters a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment in which see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral expectations, implements procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices: actively seek a variety of perspectives: demonstrates mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts: and communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of theirs child’s education.
- Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices. Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.
- Develop positive relationships with parents/families: encourage parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents: provide, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; foster two way communication with families.
- Collaborate with special education, CLDE and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and or extension opportunities for students.
- Act ethically and professionally in all personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for each students academic success and well-being.
- Supervise students in the classroom, and enforce safety and security standards set by the District.
- Follow state legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Complete and submitted BVSD online application
- Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English
Preferred:
- Must be available after school, evenings and weekends
- Knowledge of all aspects of elementary school activity programming.
- Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with elementary school students.
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.
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