ORGANIZATION:   DOWNTOWN  DENVER  EXPEDITIONARY  SCHOOL  (DDES)  

POSITION:   Literacy  Intervention  Teacher  (.8  to  1.0  possible)  –    LOCATION:   DENVER,  COLORADO  REPORTS  TO:   Principal  DATE  POSTED:   June  29,  2017  

ORGANIZATION  OVERVIEW  The  Downtown  Denver  Expeditionary  School  (DDES)  is  a  Denver  Public  School  charter  K-­‐5  elementary.  DDES  was  founded  by  a  group  of  parents,  community  members  and  business  leaders  seeking  a  high-­‐performing  Expeditionary  Learning  (EL)  school  to  primarily  serve  a  diverse  range  of  families  who  live,  work,  or  learn  in  downtown  Denver.  DDES  is  part  of  a  national  network  of  almost  200  schools  that  work  together  with  EL  to  challenge  students  to  think  critically  and  take  active  roles  in  their  classrooms  and  communities,  resulting  in  higher  achievement  and  greater  engagement  in  school.    

POSITION  OVERVIEW  The  literacy  interventionist  teacher  works  with  crew  leaders,  administration,  specialists,  and  other  DDES  staff  to  support  students  in  a  manner  that  is  true  to  the  principles  of  Expeditionary  Learning  and  the  mission  and  vision  of  Downtown  Denver  Expeditionary  School.    The  lead  dispositions  of  the  ideal  candidate  

Primary  Responsibilities  *  Administer  screening,  diagnostic,  and  progress  monitoring  assessments  *  Analyze  student  data  to  determine  student  profile  needs,  and  for  making  instructional  placement  and  instructional  focus  decisions  *  Identify  students  with  significant  reading  difficulties  per  CO  READ  Act  and  write  READ  Plans  using  diagnostic  assessment  data.  *  Design  and  implement  targeted  interventions  to  small  groups  of  at-­‐risk  students  (K-­‐5;  strategic  and  intensive)  using  scientifically-­‐based  reading  instruction.  *Adapt  teaching  methods  and  instructional  methods  to  meet  students’  varying  needs  and  interests.  *Communicate  with  parents/guardians,  crew  leaders,  specialists,  counselors,  and  administrators.    Preferred  Qualifications  Deep  knowledge  of  essential  components  of  reading  Certified  to  teach  English  Language  Development  Knowledge  of  El  Education    1)  Curriculum  and  Instruction  

• Establish  a  culture  of  high  expectations  for  all  students  • Collaborate  with  crew  leaders  to  design  and  deliver  instruction  for  literacy  intervention  that  supports  the  

learning  expedition  and  meets  individual  students’  needs  • Provide  students  and  their  families  with  regular  and  timely  information  on  learning  and  students  progress.  • Maintain  appropriate  student  data  and  other  records  and  submit  reports  as  required  by  school,  district,  state  

and  federal  guidelines  • Implement  the  Response  To  Intervention  (RTI)  model  for  both  student  behavior  and  academic  needs  

• Participate  in  weekly  SIT  (Student  Intervention  Team)  meetings  and  support  implementation  of  intervention  strategies.  

• Identify  unique  student  needs  and  collaborate  with  other  team  members  and  outside  service  providers  to  diagnose  and  address  learning  challenges  

• Support  and  participate  in  fieldwork  • Support  crew  leaders  in  developing  fieldwork  that  is  accessible  to  all  students  at  DDES.    

2)  Active  Pedagogy    • Consistently  use  instructional  practices  that  are  engaging  and  promote  equity,  high  expectations  and  high  levels  of  

achievement  • Help  students  understand,  reflect  on,  and  take  responsibility  for  their  own  learning  • Communicate  effectively  with  parents  as  necessary  via  phone  calls,  email,  and  in-­‐person  meetings  

 3)   Culture  and  Character    

• Lead  with  the  dispositions  of  flexibility,  collaboration,  and  problem  solving.  • Commitment  to  character  is  fostered  through  challenging  work  as  well  as  the  expectation  that  students  are  

courteous  and  respectful  • Foster  a  safe,  respectful,  and  orderly  community  by  communicating  clear  expectations  for  students’  conduct  in  class  

and  by  utilizing  practices  that  encourage  students  to  take  responsibility  for  their  actions,  learning,  shared  space  and  shared  materials  

• Make  use  of  effective  classroom  management  practices  and  communicate  with  parents  as  to  behavioral  issues  as  they  arise  

• Make  families  welcome,  know  them  well,  engage  them  actively  in  the  life  of  the  school,  and  communicate  regularly  with  them  

 5)  Professionalism  and  School  Leadership    

• Participate  in  weekly  professional  development  with  DDES  crew.  • Support  DDES  staff  community  courtesies  • Identify  areas  for  personal  professional  development  and  take  responsibility  to  research  or  ask  for  staff  

development  opportunities  to  develop  these  areas  • Attend  DPS  district  network  meetings  and  professional  development  opportunities  as  needed  • Follow  expected  timelines    • Respond  to  requests  for  feedback  and/or  information  in  a  timely  manner  • Be  prompt  for  school,  meeting  and  supervision  responsibilities  

HIRING  PROCESS      

DDES  engages  in  an  extensive  recruiting  and  vetting  process  in  order  to  identify  optimal  candidates.  Our  process  may  involve  initial  and  secondary  resume  review,  phone  interviews,  in-­‐person  interviews,  simulation  leadership  lessons,  group  interviews,  board  interviews,  and  background  and  reference  checks.  To  initiate  the  process,  please  provide  the  following  materials  via  email:  

1)    Submit  all  requested  materials  to  frontoffice@ddeschool.org    • In  your  subject  line,  include  “Literacy  Intervention”  and  “Your  Name.”    • All  materials  must  be  submitted  electronically  in  PDF  format  only.  

2)    Send  your  resume  with  a  cover  letter  that  addresses  the  following  question:  Why  are  you  interested  in  the  Literacy  Intervention  position  at  DDES  –  and  how  do  your  experience,  interests,  and  skills  make  you  a  strong  candidate?  

3)    This  position  is  open  until  filled.  We  anticipate  an  accelerated  hiring  process.