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　　Applications due by January 19, 2024Pay: $55,000 - $60,000This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today!We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employeesaccess to their pay on their own schedule.Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30am-4:30am, some evenings & weekendsThis Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision,Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life andAccidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and severalvoluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, this position iseligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday,floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.Job Location: Aurora Excel Center - 15445 E. Iliff Ave, Aurora 80013POSITION SUMMARY:The Lead Teacher holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development,implementation, and assessment of the Excel Center's instructionaldelivery. He/she will provide instructional leadership to Teachers,Student Support Services Specialists, and administrative support staff atThe Excel Center. The Lead Teacher will work effectively across theorganization to make certain that students are supported in a way to ensuresuccess academically and with post-secondary goals. Essential functionsinclude supervision and development of instructional staff, in-depthanalysis of learning outcomes, review of content/curriculum, delivery ofcourses, and identifying ways to provide internal and external academicsupport for all students. This position is a leadership role and will requireprofessionalism as well as an approachable team attitude.This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision, andValues, on behalf of Goodwill of Colorado. This is a full-time,year-round, in-person position at our school located in Aurora, CO.Applicants must reside in Colorado and work from the Aurora facility.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve education and career outcomes forall Excel Center students.* Participate in the development of overall educational strategies for theExcel Center, including but not limited to design and implementation ofcurriculum and systems to assess student outcomes.* Train, orient, and update instructional staff on course sequence,curricular systems, and key instructional issues.* Assist teachers in the development of instructional strategies andintervention plans that support growth and increase achievement amongstruggling students.* Assure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education AccountabilityStandards.* Observe and coach instructors daily; contribute to Director evaluationusing the proposed rubric.* Ensure access to and participation in high-quality internal and externalprofessional development for instructional staff.* Teach at least one core class to model instructional excellence for staff.* Work effectively across the organization to link ancillary academic servicesto students.* Work in collaboration with the School Director and Supervisor of StudentSupport Services to execute effective course scheduling within the studentinformation system (SIS).* Create a High Culture of Achievement, Accountability, and Professionalism.* Recognize and model that teachers are a prime factor in retaining students.* Attend all required meetings and trainings related to this position.* Assist with all data gathering and reporting for internal and externalcustomers.* Assist with ongoing outreach in the community to raise awareness of theExcel Center and assist with all recruitment efforts for students.* Perform other related duties as required and assigned regardingadministration, planning, and coordinating.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required with a minimumof 2 years teaching experience post licensing, 3-5 years preferred.Master's Degree highly desirable. Cur ent Colorado Teaching Licenserequired. Current Colorado Secondary Administrator's License preferred butnot required. 2+ years working in classrooms and coaching teachers,preferably with high need students.Proven Leadership: Leads, develops, and gets results for a team,department, and organization through qualities of integrity,accountability, empathy, humility, resilience, vision, influence,and positivity, ideally in a school leadership role managing professionals.Communication Skills: Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectivelyusing oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, aswell as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers informationin person, in writing, and in a digital world. Must have the ability tonetwork with community partners and speak to large audiences. BilingualabilitOrganizational Aptitude: Plans and attends to details and pursues quality inaccomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibitscareful attention to detail and follow-through.Technical Knowledge: Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, aswell as student information systems.Informed Decision-Making: Identifies and comprehends issues, problems,and opportunities; compares data from different sources to drawconclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action ordeveloping appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent withavailable facts, constraints, and probable consequences.Information Monitoring/Reporting/Design: Creates, collects,reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement oflearning goals.Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts inpriorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learningenvironment.Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualifiedcandidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations forprevious 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable