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SOAR Schools.
SOAR Schools is a new network of public charter schools serving the Denver Metro area.
SOAR @Green Valley Ranch opened its doors to 235 Kindergarten through second grade students in August 2010, and the second SOAR school will open in Far Northeast Denver in August, 2011.
SOAR Schools are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to students in far northeast Denver.
We offer an innovative, holistic approach to education that includes an academically rigorous curriculum, a commitment to teaching social and emotional competencies, a mandatory extended school day, a focus on nutrition, and daily enrichment opportunities.
SOAR staff is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, so that they in turn, will grow into socially responsible citizens who will make a difference in the world.
Visit SOARs website to apply; visit www.SOARdenver.org and click on the Work link.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction at SOAR · Supports the Principal in creating a safe, joyful, rigorous and inclusive learning environment for students and staff, framed by high and explicit expectations; · Ensures curriculum alignment with Colorado Standards and SOARs instructional approaches; · Implements effective internal assessment systems and uses data to inform decisions; · Demonstrates, co-teaches, and observes teachers and meets with them to provide feedback; · Supports teacher unit planning and assessment design; · Works with the CMO to plan and implement professional development activities; · Seeks and shares curriculum and instructional practices from other schools and professional journals; · Attends teacher meetings, supports teachers, and facilitates positive faculty dynamics; · Coordinates standardize testing processes and reporting.
Qualifications · Must have prior successful teaching experience in an urban setting; · Must have a masters degree in education; · Must have prior successful leadership experience in an urban setting.
Preferred · Applicants with LDE endorsements · Applicants with elementary school experience · Applicants with expertise in workshop instruction and constructivist mathematics
Director of Curriculum and Instruction: SOAR Charter School
Company: SOAR Charter School
Relevant Work Experience: 1-2 Years Experience
Education Level: Master’s degree
Job Status: Full-Time, Employee