Job Description

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/11/2025 Title I SB Itinerant Guest Tch

Annual Position

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: Miscellaneous (185) , SBS, 1

Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $37,000.00 - $37,000.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Title I School-Based Itinerate Guest Teachers are an integral part of the Jeffco team to ensure there is a quality teacher in every classroom. Responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Title I School-Based Itinerant Guest Teachers work for the full school year at an assigned trio of Title I schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with school leaders at assigned trio of schools to determine weekly coverage responsibilities, school location, etc.
• Follow defined lesson plans set forth by the classroom teacher.
• Provide an impromptu lesson plan or activity in the absence of a teacher provided lesson plan.
• Assist students with their coursework and communicate assignment expectations.
• Adapt instructional approach to the individual needs of the students.
• Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with other instructional staff, including social workers, speech language pathologists, Special Education teachers, etc., as needed.
• Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teacher's planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and/or playground duty.
• Assist with district and state-wide assessments.
• Willing to travel in and between assigned of schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE Previous teaching experience preferred. Other experience working with children in a learning environment will be considered.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and efficiently use technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: 1, 3, or 5 year Substitute Authorization with Colorado Department of Education OR a Colorado Initial or Professional teaching license.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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