Digital Literacy Teacher

Adams 12 5 Star Schools

Thornton Elementary

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 2nd, 2014

Wages

$32,985.00 to $46,755.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

School (K-12)

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

This Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) will: 

  1. Purposefully implement instruction of digital literacy skills within content area classrooms. 
    • Plan with classroom teacher to integrate technology skills into existing lesson plans 
    • Plan with classroom teacher to provide instruction of information literacy skills 
    • Plan with classroom teacher to instruct in internet safety skills 
    • Clearly identify digital literacy skills addressed per lesson, per grade level 
    • Co-teach lessons with the classroom teacher. 
    • Assess digital skills along with content knowledge after lesson completion. 
    • Re-teach digital literacy skills as indicated by assessment data. 
  2. Provide formal and informal professional development for staff to help empower teachers to integrate technology and information literacy skills into content areas. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 

  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures 
  • Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment 
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator 
  • Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team 
  • Oral and written communication skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal relations skills 
  • Exceptional customer service and public relations skills 
  • Excellent co-teaching and collaboration skills with peers 
  • Proven ability to model teaching strategies with peer involvement 
  • Willingness to be an instructional leader for peers 
  • Ability to teach students and peers both tech integration and information literacy strategies and lessons 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job 
  • Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities 
  • Ability to work across multiple grade levels and content areas 
  • Successful completion of the Digital Skills Assessment test is required prior to hire 
  • Proven information literacy skills and experience: 
    • a. search strategies 
    • b. eBook access and retrieval 
    • c. digital citizenship 
    • d. 21st century skills - critical thinking, problem-solving, evaluation, synthesis (of information) 
    • e. integration of eResources in education 
  • • Proven instructional technology skills and experience: 
    • a. contemporary hardware trouble-shooting 
    • b. integration of mobile devices in education (i.e. cell phones, iPads, eReaders) 
    • c. familiarity with online presentation programs that support creativity 
    • d. strong software aptitude 
  • • Evidence of life-long learner who is “networked” 
    • a. subscribes to blogs, journals, and other current publications 
    • b. is a contributing member of a personal learning network 
    • c. familiarity with professional organizations that support mission of instructional technology 
    • d. willingness to attend and/or present at professional conferences 
  • MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: 
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computing devices and online applications ( laptops, tablets, e-readers, smart phones) 
  • Operating knowledge of and experience with online productivity tools for education (Google applications, 
  • Microsoft suite, social media, presentation tools, networking sites, subscription databases and ebooks).

Additional Info & Requirements

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: 

  • Must hold a valid Colorado teachers license and be highly qualified in specified core content area. 
  • Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or (LDE) Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement. 
  • Criminal background check required for hire. 

HR Info

The salary grade posted is the starting salary range for Bachelor step 1 – 11.  Salary for position may vary based on education and experience.

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) need to apply online.  Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. When filling out your online application, please include any and all work experience including district experience.  Please include your job title and duties that you held while doing that job. If you attach a resume, please take the time to fill out the online application as well. It is important to have a completed application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1500 East 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
Phone: 720-972-4073
Fax: 720-972-4072

Posted Aug 27, 2014