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Teaching Opportunities in Metropolitan Denver, CO

Teaching Opportunities in the Metro Denver area with Aurora Public Schools
Job Description
If you are nearing the completion of a teacher preparation program – congratulations! 
Aurora Public Schools, located in the metropolitan Denver area, is seeking the best teaching candidates possible for available opportunities for the 2020-21 school year!
All content areas (Elementary, Math, Special Education, Science, English, English Language Acquisition, Music, etc.) are available to include Speech Language Pathology, School Counselor, and School Social Worker!
If you are interested in beginning your career in a vibrant, inclusionary, and diversity-rich school district in metro Denver, please submit your resume via Handshake (cover letter is not not necessary) or send to Robert Maxson, Coordinator of Talent Acquisition at rwmaxson@aurorak12.org 
For information regarding Aurora Public Schools to include available opportunities (subject to change everyday), please access:
Please provide your resume and Handshake Candidate Interest Form information as soon as possible.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Effective teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all students.
  • They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare diverse student populations for post-secondary and workforce success.
  • Effective teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development, and employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery and students who need acceleration.
  • They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation.
  • Effective teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment.
  • Because effective teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
  • Effective teachers establish a rapport with parents, students and colleagues, and exhibit knowledge of the content of the subject area assigned.
  • Effective teachers are responsible for using effective instructional techniques.
  • Effective teachers maintain a positive attitude and perception about the educational task.
Educational/Licensure Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Holds a Colorado teaching license OR will be eligible for another state’s educator license for teacher certification upon graduation by July 2020
Additional information may be required upon employment process.
About Aurora Public Schools
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15701 1st Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80011, United States of America
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Aurora Public Schools is the fifth largest public school system in the state of Colorado with over 40,000 students, and also one of the most diverse school districts in the state. The district has 59 schools: 4 early childhood education, 25 elementary schools (P-5), 5 P-8 schools, 1 gifted and talented K-8 school, 6 middle schools, 1 6-12 school, 1 P-20 Campus, 4 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational/technical college, 4 pilot schools, 6 charter schools and 1 online school. Aurora neighbors Denver, CO and is also within driving distance to the Rocky Mountains. We offer competitive salaries and benefits to our employees.