Job Description
ABOUT THE DISTRICT Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years. Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver. Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us! Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado. ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Jeffco Remote Learning In the midst of one of the most challenging school years in our nation's history (20-21), Jefferson County Public Schools made the decision to build upon its experience in remote learning by embarking on the creation of the Jeffco Remote Learning Program (JRLP). JRLP's K-12 Program focuses on a remote experience with a greater degree of structure, as well as increased student and teacher engagement, while also leveraging the unique opportunities and best practices of remote learning. What makes the Jeffco Remote Learning Program unique is that it was designed upon a foundation of four main concepts of learning: Synchronous - Students follow a remote class schedule that is very similar to that of an in person, neighborhood school. They log in with their district provided device and receive instruction through Google Meet as the,y their teachers, and peers, engage in synchronous instruction. Our students' school day follows a traditional Monday through Friday schedule, with typical breaks, lunch, and grade level appropriate activities. High Quality - JRLP follows the exact same, Board approved curriculum that is used across all Jeffco Schools. Our classes are taught by highly qualified and licensed Jeffco teachers who are hired for their expertise in their grade levels/contents, and bring an understanding of and willingness to implement and innovate remote teachings best practices. Students of JRLP not only learn to be successful remote students, but learn how to be a successful student and lifelong learner in any environment. Comprehensive - JRLP offers a comprehensive list of K-12 courses and remote learning experiences that are driven by student needs and interests. In addition to grade level classroom instruction, elementary students also enjoy Arts, Music, and Physical Education. The Middle and High School offerings include, but are not limited to: Science, Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, World Languages, Art, Music, Electives, Credit Recovery, Concurrent Enrollment, and Honors. Equitable - No matter what a student/families situation is in Jeffco or the State of Colorado, JRLP is committed to providing a phenomenal educational experience for all students. Our Counselors, Learning Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Interventionists, Teachers, Office Staff, Community Liaison, Digital Teacher Librarian, Administrators and District Partners recognize that each person has different circumstances and we allocate the exact resources and opportunities needed for all students to reach an equal outcome. With these four foundational concepts and relentless forward progress toward improvement, the Jeffco Remote Learning Program and Jefferson County Public Schools continue to transform and improve education to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future. ABOUT THE JOB JRLP Teachers Must be a Colorado Resident Must be licensed in the state of Colorado Work with students grade K-12 Have knowledge and experience with the Google Suite of tools (including Google Classroom) Believe that online synchronous learning environments are places where students can learn at high levels Have enthusiasm for use of a variety of educational technology tools Are available for in person meeting and events at the Jeffco Center for Remote Learning (at minimum monthly) Are self starters, demonstrate flexibility, have a willingness to be a learner and ask questions, dem