Job Title: Teacher- Summer Position
Organization: Summer Scholars
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: 27.50/hour
PT Temporary
 
Job Description:
Summer Scholars is a community-based literacy program serving elementary
school age children in NE Denver who are reading below grade level. Our
program includes a summer school and recreation program at multiple
elementary schools.
 
Summer Scholars is currently recruiting exceptional teachers for the 2008
summer session, June 16th  July 25th, 2008. Classes are held daily (Monday
through Friday). Teachers are expected to be there from 8:00 AM  12:00 PM.
 
Summer Program is located in these schools: Ashley, Barrett, Columbine, Dora
Moore, Fairmont, Garden Place, Gilpin, Greenlee, Harrington, Mitchell,
Montclair, Palmer, Park Hill, Philips, Smith, Swansea, Whittier and
Wyatt-Edison.
 
Job Requirements
 Team teach a class of 25 students who are reading below grade level
 Follow the schedule and skills-based focus identified by Summer Scholars
 Set goals for individual students based on DIBELS assessment data, or
other assessment information (i.e. DRA, QRI). If you have had training in
DIBELS, please note that in the training section of the application.
 Place students in groups according to assessment information, and plan
guided reading instruction for the groups accordingly
 Plan and implement instruction for reading intervention groups, guided
reading, and reading mini-lessons/conference
 Supervise paraprofessional, classroom assistants; and direct/oversee small
group activities they facilitate
 Use the curriculum provided by Summer Scholars
 Conduct Family Visits and participate in a school-wide family event
designed to enhance literacy
 Maintain student records and participate in evaluation process
 Communicate with the Summer Scholars and recreation staff
 Training is a requirement of employment.
 
Minimum Requirements
1) Current teachers license 4) In good standing
with Denver Public Schools
2) Elementary school experience 5) In good standing with Summer Scholars
3) Ability to work the entire 6 week session 6) Attendance at mandatory
training sessions
Compensation
Direct instruction for 15 hrs per week at $27.50/hr. Instructional planning,
classroom set-up, training and family visits at $19.60/hr. Payroll will be
administered by Denver Public Schools on the summer schedule.
 
Application Process
To apply, completely fill out the employment application and answer required
essay questions (attach to your application). Application and answers to the
essay questions must be completed in order to be considered for this
position.
Essay Questions are attached to this job description (if they are not
attached please download questions from our website at:
www.summerscholars.org or call (303-355-0290).
 
Return to Summer Scholars via:
 Fax to 303-355-0883
 Denver Public Schools inner office mail to: Summer Scholars
 Mail to Summer Scholars, 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver, CO 80207
 
Applications are due March 7, 2008
 
 
How to Apply:
Application Process
To apply, completely fill out the employment application and answer required
essay questions (attach to your application). Application and answers to the
essay questions must be completed in order to be considered for this
position.
Essay Questions are attached to this job description (if they are not
attached please download questions from our website at:
www.summerscholars.org or call (303-355-0290).
 
Return to Summer Scholars via:
 Fax to 303-355-0883
 Denver Public Schools inner office mail to: Summer Scholars
 Mail to Summer Scholars, 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver, CO 80207
 
Organization Web Site: www.summerscholars.org
 
Email replies to: jagnew@summerscholars.org