Teacher, Performing Arts

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the school year

POSITION: Teacher, Performing Arts(.5 FTE)
LOCATION: Achieve Academy
PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $30,002 - $62,6317 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Achieve Academy is a K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school strongly rooted in Leadership. Through meaningful community relationships, intentional service-learning projects, and a focus on student voice, all students participate in opportunities to explore, embrace, and enhance their leadership skills. Students master standards through in-depth explorations of leadership characteristics, as active members of their community.

Achieve teachers support a positive learning environment that engages and inspires students to take their learning to the next level. Students learn about empathy, responsibility, and curiosity, and connect their learning to the real world to become problem solvers and investigators.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Achieve Academy.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate endorsement in at least one of the following: Drama Theatre Arts, Music, Dance, Educational Technology, or World Language required.
• CTE Authorization in Media Arts, or willingness to pursue.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES:
Under the direction of the school principal, teachers at Achieve Academy plan instruction, design meaningful learning experiences, and deliver a comprehensive academic program rooted in Expeditionary Learning (EL) and leadership development. Achieve Academy is a K–8 school where students engage in in-depth explorations of leadership traits, community service, and real-world problem solving. Teachers create learning environments that are hands-on, inquiry-based, and connected to authentic community experiences.
Achieve students participate in learning "expeditions" that integrate multiple content areas and challenge students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate character. Teachers design lessons that support students in mastering the Colorado Academic Standards while applying leadership habits such as empathy, responsibility, curiosity, and perseverance.
Collaboration is an essential component of Achieve Academy's model. Teachers work closely with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and school leadership during planning time, staff workdays, and professional development days to create cohesive and rigorous learning experiences. Students engage in daily opportunities to reflect, lead, and contribute to the school community.
Competitive applicants for Achieve Academy are those who bring expertise in their endorsed content area while also embracing project-based learning, student voice, and culturally responsive practices. Ideal candidates have experience supporting diverse learners, thrive in a collaborative environment, and use creativity, communication, and leadership to inspire students to take ownership of their learning.
Achieve Academy is committed to providing powerful learning experiences for all students. Central to this commitment is the belief that students who learn to lead—through character, curiosity, and academic rigor—will be well-prepared to succeed in their future pathways and to positively impact their communities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a commitment to raising achievement for all students, including English Language Learners and those who are performing below grade level.

• Design and promote a rigorous culture of learning in the classroom and school with both students and staff.

• Model and instill Habits of Mind to contribute to a supportive culture for all.

• Demonstrate and model high expectations and successful relationship strategies for all students to succeed.

• Design and deliver instructional plans based on the Colorado Academic Standards that are purposeful, engaging, and meet the differentiated needs of all students. Use district-adopted curricular resources. Conduct formative assessments that guide instruction.

• Establish and document two-way communication with parents and students about their progress towards grade-level expectations.

• Willingness to collaborate and seek solutions with colleagues.

• Participate in professional development and apply new learning gained.

• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.

• Other duties as assigned.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an