• Job Description

  Req#: 3456
  Position Type:
  Early Childhood Education/Preschool/ Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/23/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Trailside Academy
  
  
  Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED
  
  
  Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required.
  Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
  Willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including special education, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff through inclusion.
  Conduct parent teacher conferences, home visits and ongoing communication with parents.
  Demonstrate a clear understanding of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices.
  Operate as the classroom lead teacher.
  Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of screening and assessment tools appropriate for young children.
  Be able to provide individualized instructional support for students.
  Be able to lead and supervise one or more paraprofessionals in the classroom.
  Commitments and competencies in using a variety of instructional deliveries are including, but limited to, cooperative learning, and interdisciplinary instructional thematic units.
  Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of designing and delivering instruction and assessment.
  Will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and solve problems with professional peers.
  Designs instructional intervention that is clearly focused on the standards and assessments established by the District and the State.
  Provides expanded opportunities and support for learner success.
  Aligns all instruction with and designs instructional interventions with State and local standards and assessments.
  If a licensed ECSE:
  Demonstrate the ability to write and update IEP’s.
  Demonstrate proficiency in evaluation to determine if special education services are needed and understand the Colorado preschool special education laws and regulations.
  Willingness to participate in mandatory training and staff development/workshops.
  External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
  Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
  
  LICENSED VACANCY
  Position is for the 2025-2026 school year
  
  POSITION: Teacher, Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
  LOCATION: Trailside Academy
  PAY RANGE: $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary
  CALENDAR: 190 Days
  REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal
  
  SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
  Trailside Academy is a PK-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that supports academic excellence through the following Habits of Character: accountability, perseverance, compassion, integrity, and advocacy. Expert staff in each classroom introduce students to rigorous and relevant content and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
  
  From student ownership comes student pride in high-quality work. Trailside celebrates strong community and parent connections and offers many opportunities for families and community members to contribute time, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
  
  To learn more about the school culture, please visit Trailside 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 Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required.
  • Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
  
  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
  Applicants need to be highly motivated, flexible, dedicated, and creative to promote a positive climate and culture.
  
  1. Willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including special education, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff through inclusion.
  1. Conduct parent teacher conferences, home visits and ongoing communication with parents.
  1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices.
  1. Operate as the classroom lead teacher.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of screening and assessment tools appropriate for young children.
  1. Be able to provide individualized instructional support for students.
  1. Be able to lead and supervise one or more paraprofessionals in the classroom.
  1. Commitments and competencies in using a variety of instructional deliveries are including, but limited to, cooperative learning, and interdisciplinary instructional thematic units.
  1. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of designing and delivering instruction and assessment.
  1. Will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and solve problems with professional peers.
  1. Designs instructional intervention that is clearly focused on the standards and assessments established by the District and the State.
  1. Provides expanded opportunities and support for learner success.
  1. Aligns all instruction with and designs instructional interventions with State and local standards and assessments.
  1. If a licensed ECSE:
  1. Demonstrate the ability to write and update IEP’s.
  1. Demonstrate proficiency in evaluation to determine if special education services are needed and understand the Colorado preschool special education laws and regulations.
  1. Willingness to participate in mandatory training and staff development/workshops.
  
  NOTE: Preschool teachers are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.
  
  METHOD OF APPLICATION :
  • External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
  • Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
  SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
  
  
  

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