INR Mandarin Chinese Teacher

* Reports consistently for work as scheduled
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
* Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
* Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
* Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
* Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
* Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
* Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
* Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
* Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
* Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
* Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
* Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
* Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
* Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
* Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
* Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
* Models and promotes effective communication
* Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
* Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
* Links professional growth to professional goals
* Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
* Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
* Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
* Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
* Ensures that students are supervised at all times
* Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
* Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
* Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
* Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
* Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
* Manages materials and supplies
* Models appropriate conduct at all times
* Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
* Performs non-instructional duties as directed
* Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
* Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
* Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
* Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
* Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
* Uses effective conflict resolution
* Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
* Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
* Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions
* Ability to greet and interact…