STRIVE Prep

Position: Bilingual Program Lead  Reports to: Principal  Location: STRIVE Prep - Kepner (a Transitional Native Language Instruction school)  Salary : $60,000-$73,000 based on years of experience  STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  DAY IN THE LIFE  7:00 am Staff Huddle   7:20 am Welcome scholars for a day of learning 7:40 am Support advisory program as needed  8:10 am Teach 1-2 Dedicated English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Language 9:00 am Arts 45 minute instructional blocks for beginning proficiency level cohorts.  Flex to meet all of the expectations outlined below 3:10 Support Dismissal  3:45 End of Day  *schedule above is meant to give an overview, teaching schedule will depend on school needs and student schedules Observe and facilitate coaching meetings for the English Language Development and Spanish Native Language Instruction teachers (3 meetings per week)  Provide additional support for new-to-country students in content classes as needed. Facilitate new to district content teachers in the completion of the Multilingual Education Qualification program.  Lead the Instructional Services Advisory (ISA) Team in supporting Multilingual Learners in each stage of their educational life cycle: identification, instruction, and redesignation. Attend a weekly coaching meeting for your own professional development.  Join instructional leadership team meetings once per week. SUMMARY of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Teaching Caseload  Act as an advocate, instructor, and case manager for various Multilingual Learner subgroups, including New-to-Country and Dually Identified students.  Plan and implement Dedicated English Language Development (ELD) and sheltered instruction lessons. Analyze student data and use it to provide student feedback and set goals.  Coaching Responsibilities Coach 2 ELD teachers & collaborate with APs of Instruction around supports for multilingual scholars across content classes   Build the capacity of Departments teams and individual teachers through strategic curriculum development, co-planning, and data analysis Create supplemental resources, materials, and instructional scaffolds in collaboration with core content teachers. Collaborate with the ELD Department, Multilingual Education (MLE) Admin, and Director of English Language Services on various Professional Development opportunities throughout the year Program Administration Oversee MLE Programming, including serving as the CHISA team lead & overseeing the MLE Qualification for new teachers Additional Responsibilities Provide supervision of students during before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break). Participate in family and community events, including twice-annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity. Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Bilingual / biliterate in Spanish and English  3+ years of expertise in leading K-12 teaching experience with multilingual learners and expertise in language acquisition instruction OR   3+ years of strong K-12 coaching experience  Must be fully qualified to provide MLE services through one of the following means: the DPS MLE Qualification Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement.  You are a culturally responsive teacher with a passion for diverse learners who plans each learning opportunity with student needs, interests, and readiness in mind. A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!  NICE TO HAVES Prior experience in a K-12 bilingual school Demonstrated success working with middle school students of color  INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30-minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team followed by a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !   TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 week paid Sabbatical or a payout.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop  Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! 

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Reports to: Assistant Principal of Instruction Location: STRIVE Prep - Westwood Salary: $41,000 - $58,000* STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our  2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values every day: Core Beliefs - Achievement  Commitment 1:  I commit to celebrating academic and personal success for all. Commitment 2:  I commit to holding myself and others accountable to high expectations. Commitment 3: I commit to bringing passion and joy to my work. Core Beliefs - Justice  Commitment 1:  I commit to intentionally disrupt inequity, bias, and systems of oppression. Commitment 2:  I commit to creating an environment of safe body, mind, and heart. Commitment 3:  I commit to building a community where each person can bring their full, authentic self. Core Beliefs - Perseverance Commitment 1:  I commit to the belief that we grow and get smarter through effort and by making mistakes. Commitment 2:  I commit to showing up Con Ganas, where we never give up even when the work is hard. Commitment 3:  I commit to showing up with integrity and doing the right thing even when the road is tough.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Instruction: Provide high-quality instruction in English Language Arts. Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps. Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students. Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress. Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.     Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 30 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.     Development: Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute in July as well as professional development throughout the school year. Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. You can find more information  here .  All teachers at STRIVE Prep must be fully qualified to provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services through one of the following means: the DPS ELA Training Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement. Teachers who are not ELA qualified at the time of hire will be required to complete the DPS ELA training program during their first two years of employment at STRIVE Prep.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Speaks Spanish Strong understanding of instructional strategies to support Emergent Bilinguals / Language Learners  Experience working with historically marginalized communities in any setting Strong understanding of achieving academic excellence through culturally responsive teaching and critical pedagogy framework COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ full-time exempt ‌position‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌eligible‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ following‌ ‌compensation‌ ‌and‌ ‌benefits:  *Competitive base compensation based on years of K-12 teacher of record experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.  Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) 100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage  Dental  Vision Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child) Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage  Voluntary Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program  Participation in the  Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)  pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan. Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year This position may be eligible to be considered for the following stipend(s) determined by the Principal and based on campus need:  - Course Facilitator- $1000 per year - Course Lead- $3000 per year - Department Lead- MS- $2000 per year - Department Lead- HS- $3000 per year - Grade Level Lead $4000 per year - Homework Center $3000 per year - GT Coordinator $400 per year + $10 per ALP/TP per year Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position Paid Designated Breaks Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility) Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

Position:  Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist Reports to:  Principal  Department:  Mental Health Team (MHT) Location:  STRIVE Prep - Kepner Middle School (Southwest Denver) Salary:  $52,000 - $70,000 based on years of experience + $2,500 added to your base upon successful completion of your LCSW (not required) + a $3,000 signing bonus. STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  POSITION SUMMARY The SEL Specialist promotes the social-emotional wellness of students and staff through programming that supports a positive culture and climate, coordinates universal social-emotional instruction, and provides evidence-based targeted supports. The SEL specialist supports students across the continuum with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This support may include, but is not limited to, one-on-one support, group work, small group counseling, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models. The SEL Specialist supports the effective implementation of the network’s SEL vision.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INTEGRATED MTSS STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES Lead and partner with school staff and school community to build a positive school culture and climate by coordinating universal social-emotional programming and supports such as universal SEL instruction, data-based decision making, safe school planning, professional development, and facilitation of tier 2 supports, which may include psychoeducational counseling groups Support assigned campus with establishing an integrated MTSS team  Organize and facilitate the administration of the school-wide social-emotional and behavioral screener (i.e., Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-3 BESS)) during 2-3 benchmark windows throughout the school year As a member of the integrated MTSS team, analyze a variety of data to i dentify needs for social-emotional programming and continuously improve existing social-emotional programming  Monitor and adapt to student response to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention  Celebrate and learn from performance gains and systemic improvement In collaboration with the mental health team, culture team, and school leadership team, analyze school-wide trends around attendance, behavior/discipline data, and safety responses and develop and lead initiatives to address challenges and social-emotional wellness Invest in and directly support stakeholders in developing the school-level infrastructure necessary for the implementation of social-emotional programming and interventions Serve as the social-emotional learning expert, providing expert in and direct facilitation of social-emotional programs and interventions Work with teachers and school staff to support students’ individual needs through teacher consultation, team meetings, and MTSS process SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTS  Provide evidence-based, age/grade/developmentally appropriate social-emotional interventions to students in small group and one-on-one settings  In collaboration with integrated MTSS team, culture team, mental health team, and school leadership implement systems and routines that create a safe, predictable, and welcoming school and classroom culture Lead implementation of assigned school-wide campus social-emotional program, including direct facilitation of the program and support for teachers with the internalization and implementation of assigned campus social-emotional curriculum (e.g., lead implementation fidelity checks) Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities. TARGETED, RESPONSIVE COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND CLASSROOM CULTURE Develop and provide professional learning or content for adult learners  Support teachers in building meaningful relationships with students and families Provide coaching, modeling, and ongoing consultation with behavioral and social-emotional interventions PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CRISIS SERVICES Collaborates with school personnel, parents, students, and community resources to provide competent mental health support during and after crisis situations and support network crisis responses as needed and follow ERCM network response team procedures Conducts suicide risk reviews and self-injury inventory process according to training and best practices (e.g., follow protocol, inform parents, provide recommendations and referrals to community services, and often provide follow up counseling and support at school) Participates in threat response system process according to training and best practices  As appropriate, offers families resources and referrals for services in the community and support families in navigating those services  OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License or hold current CDE Special Services Provider License with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement  If an applicant does not hold a current relevant CDE License, must be willing to pursue and be eligible to receive licensure in their field within 2 years of employment. The applicant could start with obtaining their TEE by that timeline if needed Learn more  here REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in counseling, school psychologist, social worker, or another related mental health field A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the  COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!  Speaks at least conversational Spanish and has experience working with and supporting Emergent Bilinguals  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 2 years of urban school-based experience in the area(s) of mental health, intervention, special education, counseling, and/or school culture Experience with data collection and analysis Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities  Experience in Title I and/or charter schools Training and experience with effective, research-based behavioral interventions and strategies for supporting urban youth  Experience leading and managing adults  INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview  here !   TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation  and  benefits  including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit?  Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! 

Note: We offer a pathway to obtain your SpEd Teaching license by paying for your tuition to CU Denver's ASPIRE program.  Position: Special Education Teacher (Mild/Mod Setting, Co-Teaching Model) Reports to: Special Education Chair Location: STRIVE Prep - RISE High School Salary: $41,000 - $58,000, based on years of K-12 lead experience + a $2,000 signing bonus. In addition, we award a $3,000 stipend for SpEd staff who hold a current CO SpEd license. STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!  NICE TO HAVES  Speaks Spanish Strong understanding of instructional strategies to support Emergent Bilinguals / Language Learners  Experience working with historically marginalized communities in any setting Strong understanding of achieving academic excellence through culturally responsive teaching and critical pedagogy framework Why be a SpEd Teacher at STRIVE Prep? If you have a current CO SpEd license, you will receive an annual $3,000 stipend in addition to your base salary. Our base salary for teachers is $41,000 to $58,000 based on years of experience which, with the stipend, makes us competitive with surrounding networks and districts including DPS. Finally, our annual Pay for Performance increase for staff is typically around 4%.  Our IEP caseloads for mild/mod teachers is no more than 15 and no more than 5 for our center-based program teachers. This is almost half of what a typical caseload can be in a public school district.  We offer high-quality weekly coaching and support from a campus-based Special Education Department Chair or Center Director. You will also receive differentiated development from our Directors of Special Education.  You have the opportunity for expanding your impact in multiple roles and career trajectory opportunities.  We pay 100% of individual benefits which can equate to $6,000 in savings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES        Instruction: Lead engaging, data-driven instruction in Special Education. Teach daily student interventions, providing individualized instruction based on student needs. Analyze student data and use it to provide student feedback and set goals Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, curriculum directors, and the English Language Development Director to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner. Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 15-30 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning.. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break). Participate in family and community events, including twice-annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity. Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school. Development: Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings and content-based department meetings. Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year. INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !   TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! You can also connect directly with a member of our Talent Team here with questions: calendly.com/amanda-jackson-striveprep

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Registrar Support Coordinator Reports to: Director of Campus Support Location: STRIVE Prep- Central Office (Denver, CO) Salary: $50,000 - $55,000* STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our  2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values every day: Core Beliefs - Achievement  Commitment 1:  I commit to celebrating academic and personal success for all. Commitment 2:  I commit to holding myself and others accountable to high expectations. Commitment 3: I commit to bringing passion and joy to my work. Core Beliefs - Justice  Commitment 1:  I commit to intentionally disrupt inequity, bias, and systems of oppression. Commitment 2:  I commit to creating an environment of safe body, mind, and heart. Commitment 3:  I commit to building a community where each person can bring their full, authentic self. Core Beliefs - Perseverance Commitment 1:  I commit to the belief that we grow and get smarter through effort and by making mistakes. Commitment 2:  I commit to showing up Con Ganas, where we never give up even when the work is hard. Commitment 3:  I commit to showing up with integrity and doing the right thing even when the road is tough.  THE CHALLENGE  Do you want to play an integral role in a best-in-class school culture focused on completing graduation requirements on time and positioning students for success in post-secondary education?   OVERVIEW OF ROLE  The Registrar Support Coordinator is a new role that will be a key player to our campus registrars who are the central point of contact for student scheduling and tracking student progress on the path to graduation in our STRIVE Prep High Schools. The Registrar Support Coordinator ensures registrars have the inputs they need to accurately schedule students, accurately transcript grades at the end of each semester, drive the process of credit recovery, liaisons with post-secondary institution partners on concurrent enrollment courses, and leads 1:1 consultations with students on progress toward graduation. The Registrar Support Coordinator is a consummate professional in a fast-paced school environment with strong dispositions toward customer service and meticulous tracking of the data and artifacts that relate to on-time graduation and post-secondary success. The highly qualified candidate will have requisite skill sets to be able to differentiate support needs for each campus.    THE MUST HAVES Do the following  must haves  resonate with how you are wired and demonstrable in your unique talents and experiences? If so, we invite you to apply and can’t wait to learn more about you! Comfort and grace working in fast-paced school environments Excellent organizational and task management skills Ability to meaningfully engage and empathize with scholars and families on matters of schedules, credits earned, and progress toward graduation.  Proficiency with general office technologies including email, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with data management systems.  Proficient in oral and written communication in both English and Spanish.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS    Scheduling : Thought partner with registrars to develop Master Schedules in collaboration with Principal and AP of Operations Support with creating student schedules that are aligned to graduation requirements Support with Concurrent Enrollment placement and registration Support with managing schedule request process and schedule changes Work with the Director of Campus support to ensure that all classes are coded and weighted properly in our student information system of record (Infinite Campus).   Transcripts: Support with ensuring student grades and credits earned are accurately applied to transcripts at the end of each term. Support the campus with communications with the DPS Transcripts team to resolve any transcript discrepancies. Support students and other STRIVE administrators in producing and distributing current transcripts, including uploads into web-based college readiness platforms.    On Track to Graduate: Thought partner with registrars to track student progress toward graduation requirements.  Supports 1:1 consultations with students to review and remediate progress toward graduation Auditing Transcripts for graduation requirements   Additional Duties Be a liaison between STRIVE Prep and DPS to resolve incidents related to Infinite Campus. Support with ensuring that student records are complete and conform to state standards and procedures, protecting the confidentiality of student information. Maintains current knowledge of all DPS Registrar processes and systems through ongoing professional development and district-/network-sponsored training events.  Supports Director of Campus Support with audits of IC gradebooks and course catalogs. Support with school events such as back-to-school night, welcome events, and parent-teacher conferences. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (OR PREFERENCES WHERE NOTED) Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish (required). Demonstrates capacity to problem-solve, manage logistics, and coordinate details in a fast-paced environment that directly supports a STRIVE Prep campus. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, high-stakes relationship, and engagements simultaneously, with a high degree of personal accountability and professionalism. Is passionate about educational equity and dedicated to academic success for all students. Is committed to constant growth and reflection through regular coaching and professional development. Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred). Proficient in the use of basic business software and Google Suite (required) and student information systems including Infinite Campus (strongly preferred). Advanced spreadsheet skills (strongly preferred).    Possesses in-depth knowledge of registration and student file requirements, policies, and procedures, including origination and compilation student records, campus course/activity schedules, and matriculation and graduation requirements. (strongly preferred) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits: *Competitive base compensation based on years of required experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.  Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) 100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage  Dental  Vision Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child) Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage  Voluntary Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program  Participation in the  Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)  pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan. Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation Time (PVT) for Central Office staff Paid Designated Breaks Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility) Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Human Resources Generalist Reports to: Director of Human Resources Location: STRIVE Prep- Central Office (Denver, CO) Salary: $50,000 - $60,000* based on years experience  STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here . We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  THE CHALLENGE Do you want to leverage your Human Resources expertise to help create a culture and work environment where STRIVE Prep’s K-12 educators and staff can bring their full selves to work and be unleashed to enable breakthrough results for students?  CONTEXT & OVERVIEW OF ROLE STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of K-12 public charter schools that challenges every student to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The Human Resources Generalist will join STRIVE Prep’s Talent Team at an exciting time of transformation where we are: 1. Evolving our internal and network-wide culture with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus; and 2. Redefining our HR service model to provide more site-based support and relationship building, which are both key to achieving our talent strategy to be the best place for diverse top talent to work in education in Denver. The successful candidate will manage their portfolio of campuses throughout the employee life cycle including but not limited to: onboarding, benefits enrollment, employee relations, performance management, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, compliance, and offboarding. In so doing, we will create a best-in-class culture and work environment that unleashes breakthrough results in each of our 500 team members and 3,800 students across 10 schools, who are Learning to Change the World.  THE MUST HAVES Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired and demonstrable in your unique talents and experiences? If so, we invite you to apply and can’t wait to learn more about you! You are a people whisperer with a strong lens on DEI : You proactively build meaningful and authentic relationships with your schools’ team members and central office colleagues, and have a gift for creating inclusive spaces in every interaction. You instinctively balance empathy and accountability, and are able to put team members at ease in their most vulnerable moments, especially when there are cultural differences and/or communication barriers. You value diverse perspectives, seek feedback to inform your work, and innately keep those from marginalized backgrounds top of mind, which contributes to an inclusive environment.  You KNOW and LOVE HR : You think, breathe, and eat HR. Your expertise shows up in your ability to quickly and effectively respond to the scope of responsibilities outlined in the Essential Functions section of this job posting. You are driven and agile, instinctively adapting your approach to fit the unique context of each of the schools in your portfolio. Your customer service is legendary : You know and believe that HR is all about customer service and you keep the customer service experience of team members top of mind. Your time management is impeccable, and you take pride in your ability to ensure 100% follow through on every task and consistently meeting deadlines. Knowing that HR isn’t Monday-Friday, 9-5, you routinely make yourself available to team members through numerous communication methods, and are proactive in alerting others to any limitations to your availability.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS With the must haves driving your daily approach to the work, the successful Human Resources Generalist will perform the essential functions of the role for their portfolio of campuses within STRIVE Prep’s 10 schools and Central Office.  Within Portfolio of Campuses & Central Office: Benefits, Wellness, & Leave of Absences Administers network employee serving benefits and wellness programs.  Manages benefits management and orientation. Coordinates and manages leave of absences in accordance with applicable policies and laws. Technology, Human Capital Management & Data Integrity Ensures accuracy of all employee data in HCM. Executes reporting and compliance requests on an ongoing basis. Trains employees and managers to efficiently and effectively use HCM.  Manages employee, position, and competition changes in HCM. Manages HR ticketing system.  Onboarding & Offboarding Manages a best-in-class onboarding and orientation experience that reflects a strong culture of inclusion. Administers systems and processes to ensure proper monitoring, improvement, and cross-functional coordination of onboarding and offboarding activities. Manages a best-in-class offboarding experience for departing team members. Employee Relations Ensures policies, procedures, and practices are implemented through a DEI lens. Communicates, advises, and trains on policies, procedures, and relevant labor and employment laws to ensure proper administration and compliance.  Conducts employee relations investigations. Provides coaching to employees to address their concerns or enhance their contributions to the business. Law, Policy, & Compliance Ensures HR policies, procedures and programs are consistently administered.  Maintains knowledge of industry trends and relevant, federal, state and local employment legislation and their applicability to STRIVE Prep. Reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters. Coordinates and manages applicable portfolio information and data for any required compliance testing and reporting. Talent Team and Network-wide Support: Team Collaboration Collaborates with Talent Team to develop, execute, and achieve strategic team goals, and ensure DEI best practices are at the foundation of STRIVE Prep’s culture, mindsets, systems and processes. Supports and collaborates on strategic retention and employee experience initiatives. Partners with Talent Team to ensure consistency in HR processes and messaging across campuses. Attends and actively participates in all Talent Team meetings, Central Office meetings, retreats, professional development opportunities and coaching sessions with the Director of Human Resources. Relationship Building & Partnerships Develops and fosters strong working relationships with employees across departments. Participates in applicable committees, groups, etc. as identified by team and network need. Additional Duties Assist with other duties/tasks as needed or assigned by the Director of Human Resources and other senior leadership team members. As a member of the Central Team, you will be an active participant in network and school level activities and/or events including but not limited to: summer training testing, normed grading, VOICES, and other interactions with staff and scholars.   COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Competitive base compensation based on years of required experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.  Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) 100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage  Dental  Vision Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child) Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage  Voluntary Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program  Participation in the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan. Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation Time (PVT) for Central Office staff Paid Designated Breaks Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility) Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

Position : Middle Schools Math Teacher Reports to: Assistant Principal of Instruction - STEM Location : STRIVE Prep - Lake, STRIVE Prep - Green Valley Ranch Salary : $41,000 - $58,000* based on years of experience + a $2,500 addition to base upon successful passing of the Secondary Math Praxis  *This position is eligible for a $2,000 STEM signing bonus in addition to other potential compensation listed below* STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  In addition, both STRIVE Prep - Kepner and STRIVE Prep - Federal utilize COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach at their campus. You can learn more about this program here .  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Instruction: Lead engaging, data-driven instruction in Mathematics, using a predetermined Math curriculum. Teach daily student interventions, providing individualized instruction based on student needs. Analyze student data and use it to provide student feedback and set goals Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum directors, the English Language Development Director, and the special education team to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner. Be available to students by phone every evening, Monday-Thursday, for homework assistance until 8:00 p.m.      Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 15 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break). Participate in family and community events, including twice-annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity. Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.      Development: Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings and content-based department meetings. Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education NICE TO HAVES Speaks Spanish  2+ years of teaching experience Knowledgeable about math instruction through a culturally responsive and critical pedagogical framework Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO  All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! 

Position:  High School Math Teacher Reports to:  Assistant Principal of Instruction and/or Department Coach Location: STRIVE Prep - RISE Salary:  $41,000 - $58,000* based on years of experience + a $2,500 increase upon passing the HS Math Praxis Exam + a $2,000 Signing Bonus STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Instruction: Provide high-quality instruction in High School Mathematics (including but not limited to Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, etc.). Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps. Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students. Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress. Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.     Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 30 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.     Development: Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute in July as well as professional development throughout the school year. Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. You can find more information  here .  All teachers at STRIVE Prep must be fully qualified to provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services through one of the following means: the DPS ELA Training Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement. Teachers who are not ELA qualified at the time of hire will be required to complete the DPS ELA training program during their first two years of employment at STRIVE Prep.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Speaks Spanish and/or has experience working with English Learners Demonstrated success working with people, particularly students, from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.  INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !   TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO  All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! 

Position:  World Studies Teacher Reports to: Assistant Principal of Instruction Location: STRIVE Prep - Lake Middle School & Kepner Middle School Salary: $41,000 - $58,000* based on years of experience STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here . We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Instruction: Provide high-quality instruction in World Studies. Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps. Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students. Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress. Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.     Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 30 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.     Development: Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute in July as well as professional development throughout the school year. Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. You can find more information  here .  All teachers at STRIVE Prep must be fully qualified to provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services through one of the following means: the DPS ELA Training Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement. Teachers who are not ELA qualified at the time of hire will be required to complete the DPS ELA training program during their first two years of employment at STRIVE Prep.   PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Speaks Spanish Strong understanding of instructional strategies to support Emergent Bilinguals / Language Learners  Experience working with historically marginalized communities in any setting Strong understanding of achieving academic excellence through culturally responsive teaching and critical pedagogy framework TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO  All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! 

Position: ELD Teacher Development Coach Reports to: Assistant Principal of Student Services  Department: English Language Development Location: STRIVE Prep - SMART Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with 90 minutes prep daily Salary: $46,000-$60,000 based on years of experience STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .  OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE This role would be fantastic for an educator with multiple years of English Language Development teaching experience who is looking to expand their impact.  DAY IN THE LIFE Teach a 90-minute instructional block for the beginning proficiency level cohort. This block will provide both Dedicated ELD instruction and sheltered English Language Arts instruction at alternating times. Facilitate co-planning meetings with content area teachers to support planning for Content-Language Objectives, explicit language instruction, and scaffolding. Meetings for each teacher will be bi-weekly and follow a set schedule for consistency. This is a developmental coaching role and will not be responsible for any teacher evaluations. Push in to provide additional support for new-to-country students in their content classes as needed. 90 minutes of planning time per day Attend a weekly coaching meeting with the Assistant Principal of Instruction.  REQUIREMENTS Strong knowledge of second language acquisition  Prior experience teaching ELD Asset-based mindset for working with Emergent Bilinguals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Spanish language skills Coaching or co-teaching experience   ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Build the capacity of Departments teams and individual teachers through strategic curriculum development, co-planning, and data analysis Create supplemental resources, materials, and instructional scaffolds in collaboration with core content teachers. Collaborate with the ELD Department, English Language Acquisition Admin, and Director of English Language Services on various Professional Development opportunities throughout the year Act as an advocate, instructor, and case manager for various Emergent Bilingual subgroups, including New-to-Country and Dually Identified students Plan and implement Dedicated English Language Development and sheltered instruction INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !     TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! You can also connect directly with a member of our Talent Team here with questions: calendly.com/amanda-jackson-striveprep

Note: We offer a   pathway to obtain your SpEd Teaching license   by paying for your tuition to CU Denver's ASPIRE program.  Position : Special Education Teacher (Mild/Mod Setting, Co-Teaching Model) Reports to : Special Education Chair Location : STRIVE Prep - GVR Middle School or STRIVE Prep - Westwood Middle School or STRIVE Prep - RISE High School Salary : $41,000 - $58,000, based on years of K-12 lead experience + a $3,000 signing bonus. In addition, we award a $3,000 stipend for SpEd staff who hold a current CO SpEd license. STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our  2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values  of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an  anti-racist educator .  REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the  COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!  NICE TO HAVES  Speaks Spanish Strong understanding of instructional strategies to support Emergent Bilinguals / Language Learners  Experience working with historically marginalized communities in any setting Strong understanding of achieving academic excellence through culturally responsive teaching and critical pedagogy framework Why be a SpEd Teacher at STRIVE Prep? If you have a current CO SpEd license, you will receive an annual $3,000 stipend in addition to your base salary. Our base salary for teachers is $41,000 to $58,000 based on years of experience which, with the stipend, makes us competitive with surrounding networks and districts including DPS. Finally, our annual Pay for Performance increase for staff is typically around 4%.  Our IEP caseloads for mild/mod teachers is no more than 15 and no more than 5 for our center-based program teachers. This is almost half of what a typical caseload can be in a public school district.  We offer high-quality weekly coaching and support from a campus-based Special Education Department Chair or Center Director. You will also receive differentiated development from our Directors of Special Education.  You have the opportunity for expanding your impact in multiple roles and career trajectory opportunities.  We pay 100% of individual benefits which can equate to $6,000 in savings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES        Instruction : Lead engaging, data-driven instruction in Special Education. Teach daily student interventions, providing individualized instruction based on student needs. Analyze student data and use it to provide student feedback and set goals Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, curriculum directors, and the English Language Development Director to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner.   Culture : Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 15-30 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning.. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break). Participate in family and community events, including twice-annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity. Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school. Development : Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings and content-based department meetings. Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year. INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview  here !   TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation  and  benefits  including paying 100% of individual benefits.  On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.  Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.  Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.  Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit?  Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! You can also connect directly with a member of our Talent Team here with questions:  calendly.com/amanda-jackson-striveprep

Position:   Assistant Principal of Operations Reports to:  Principal Location:   STRIVE Prep - Kepner Salary : $60,000-$70,000 based on years of experience  STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our  2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values  of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an  anti-racist educator .  OVERVIEW OF ROLE The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) will co-create a shared vision and lead the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the instructional team to focus on teaching and learning. This individual serves as the key liaison between the operations, finance, human resources, data, and external affairs teams at STRIVE Prep’s Central Office.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Project Management:  Utilize effective project management skills which includes, but is not limited to: identifying key milestones, designing backwards plans, getting investment from all necessary stakeholders, driving project completion through effective execution. Collaborate and manage with leadership team to implement standardized test administration and serve as the Site Assessment Leader. Required to provide onsite in person support during all standardized test administration through the school year. Create and manage school-wide master schedule. This includes development of the schedule in anticipation of the following school year and management of all alternative schedules (in the event of half days, teacher absences, etc.). Support with student recruitment and enrollment. Systems and Processes: Develop, implement and manage systems and procedures for arrival, lunch, and dismissal that are safe and efficient and ensure adequate staff supervision. Create, implement, and manage school’s emergency response processes, including evacuations, shelter in place scenarios, and lockdown/active shooter situations. Manage school budget ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to meet instructional needs, minimize waste, and protect excess funds.  Partner with DPS Facilities to oversee school’s physical condition. Coordinate with the Principal and other administrators to ensure campus vision is being executed and operations systems are being adhered to. Ensure school-wide compliance with Emergency Response Crisis Management, health and safety laws, charter contracts, and state education mandates  Schedule and provide logistical support for family/teacher conferences and Family Council. Assist with logistics and preparations for other school events and activities as needed. Provide tier 1 support for student computers, staff laptops, classroom AV systems and escalate incidents to the Central IT team for resolution. Manage tracking systems for staff PTO and leave requests. School Leadership: Ensure students are safe and maximize learning time by upholding school-wide behavioral expectations and supporting larger student discipline issues, as needed. Develop, implement and manage systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming school environment. Lead campus administrative team to set campus vision and identify areas of operational project ownership and campus priorities as well as oversee the ongoing operations of the school. Collaborate with Principal to design and implement excellent professional development. Supervise the Office Manager and other campus based operations staff. Manage external relationships with shared campus partners (including nursing services, food services, transportation, etc.) REQUIREMENTS (OR PREFERENCES WHERE NOTED) Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)  2-3 years of previous operational leadership experience (preferred) 2-3 years of previous experience in education (preferred) If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach .  TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation  and  benefits  including paying 100% of individual benefits.  STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a payout.  Our typical annual salary increase of 4% is one of the highest in the Denver education community.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

Position:   ELD Resource Teacher Reports to:  Assistant Principal of Student Services  Department:   English Language Development Location:   STRIVE Prep various campuses Salary:  $41,000-$58,000 based on years of experience STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our   2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like   here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values  of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an  anti-racist educator .  ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Build the capacity of Departments teams and individual teachers through strategic curriculum development, co-planning, and data analysis Create supplemental resources, materials and instructional scaffolds in collaboration with core content teachers. Collaborate with the ELD Department, English Language Acquisition Admin, and Director of English Language Services on various Professional Development opportunities throughout the year Act as an advocate, instructor and case manager for various Emergent Bilingual subgroups, including New-to-Country and Dually Identified students Plan and implement Dedicated English Language Development and sheltered instruction lessons DAY IN THE LIFE Teach a 90 minute instructional block for beginning proficiency level cohort. This block will provide both Dedicated ELD instruction and sheltered English Language Arts instruction at alternating times. Facilitate co-planning meetings with content area teachers to support planning for Content Language Objectives, explicit language instruction, and scaffolding. Meetings for each teacher will be bi-weekly and follow a set schedule for consistency. Provide additional support for new-to-country students in content classes as needed. 90 minutes of planning time. Weekly coaching meeting. REQUIREMENTS A strong knowledge of second language acquisition  Prior experience teaching ELD  Asset-based mindset for working with Emergent Bilinguals  PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Spanish language skills Coaching or co-teaching experience   COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits:  *Competitive base compensation based on years of relevant experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.  Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) 100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage  Dental  Vision Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child) Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage  Voluntary Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program  Participation in the  Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)  pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan. Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year Time off benefits  Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Designated Breaks Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility)  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position:     Central Math Coach Reports to:   Chief Academic Officer Location:   STRIVE Prep- Central Office (Denver, CO) Salary:   $60,000 - $75,000* STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our  2020 Impact Report  and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values every day: Core Beliefs - Achievement  Commitment 1:  I commit to celebrating academic and personal success for all. Commitment 2:  I commit to holding myself and others accountable to high expectations. Commitment 3: I commit to bringing passion and joy to my work. Core Beliefs - Justice  Commitment 1:  I commit to intentionally disrupt inequity, bias, and systems of oppression. Commitment 2:  I commit to creating an environment of safe body, mind, and heart. Commitment 3:  I commit to building a community where each person can bring their full, authentic self. Core Beliefs - Perseverance Commitment 1:  I commit to the belief that we grow and get smarter through effort and by making mistakes. Commitment 2:  I commit to showing up Con Ganas, where we never give up even when the work is hard. Commitment 3:  I commit to showing up with integrity and doing the right thing even when the road is tough.  THE CHALLENGE Do you want to support High School Math teachers and coaches to deliver excellent instruction and see amazing student learning outcomes?  Your challenge will be to support approximately 20 High School Math teachers in effectively utilizing a common network curriculum to foster a love of Math in students and support students in developing proficiency and mastery as mathematicians, problem solvers, and critical thinkers.   OVERVIEW OF ROLE STRIVE Preparatory Schools (STRIVE Prep)  is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to  strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond.  STRIVE Prep uses Pathways to Calculus for High School Math curriculum. The Central Math Coach will work with members of the centrally-based Academic Team, High School teachers, and campus administrators to ensure that we implement the curriculum with a high level of integrity and fidelity and that we utilize the strong resources provided to meet the needs of every STRIVE Prep student. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for forging strong relationships with teachers and leaders while also holding high standards for curriculum and instruction at STRIVE Prep. In addition, all candidates must have a strong content knowledge in Math, an in-depth understanding of Common Core standards, as well as a high capacity for problem-solving, logistics, building investment, and coordinating details in a fast-paced environment within a position that directly supports both of our STRIVE Prep High Schools. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS With the  must haves  driving your daily approach to the work, the successful Central Math Coach will perform the essential functions of the role for STRIVE Prep’s two High Schools. Vision and Capacity-Building: In collaboration with the The Director of STEM develop a clear vision of excellence in High School Math and continually refine and improve our approach to Math instruction. Support strong implementation of our common, externally-sourced network curriculum across two High School campuses. Evaluate our current curriculum and determine areas for infusing social justice-based thematic programming within the context of the current curriculum Upon evaluation of materials, determine what, if any areas may need to be completely revamped in order to more closely align with relevant, social justice-based themes to create meaningful Math learning in our classrooms.  Support a variety of teachers along their journey to execute critical pedagogy in their Math materials and daily lessons by providing direct coaching to teachers at our SMART and RISE campuses. Provide direct on-going support to instructional coaches to build their capacity in coaching excellent implementation of the Math curriculum. Regularly share best practices and curricular resources with teachers. Develop, plan, and lead high-quality professional development for teachers and instructional coaches to build capacity in teaching reading and writing well. Work with the Director of English Language Services to ensure that STRIVE Prep’s Math programming includes best practices for supporting English Language Learners, and with the Director of Students Services to ensure the needs of students receiving Special Education services are being met.  In collaboration with the Central Director of College Access and on-campus representatives at SMART and RISE , develop and implement a clear vision for the implementation of College and Career Ready courses in High School Math as well as support the creation of resources to support these courses. Support the clear implementation and artifact collection to meet ICAP requirements for juniors and seniors to graduate from STRIVE Prep schools. Curriculum Development and Resources: Oversee all High School Math courses to ensure coherence and alignment. (i.e. consistency of resources, direct coaching support of both teachers and coaches)  Work directly with Course Leads (teacher leaders) to support development and continuous refinement of high-quality, core curricular resources aligned to our common network curriculum. Regularly analyze student performance data to drive curricular refinement and prioritization. Work with instructional coaches to ensure clear understanding of curricular choices, themes, and priorities. Work with teachers to regularly share best practices, including strong lesson plans, reteach plans, and reassessments. Collaborative Learning: Support teacher leaders in leveraging collaborative learning time to increase teacher capacity around standards, instruction, planning, data analysis, etc. in their content area by providing suggested agendas, data analysis protocols, and guidance on unpacking standards or assessment items.  Support the development of and facilitate collaboration in reviewing student work and creating action plans to address gaps in instruction.  Develop and lead content-specific Professional Development (PD) modules and opportunities to be used during collaborative learning time. Develop and lead network summer training sessions in Math curriculum implementation with specificity towards empowering teachers to actualize critical pedagogy practices in their classrooms. Lead with equity literacy - the knowledge and skills that enable us to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that deny some students access to educational and other opportunities enjoyed by their peers. Lead with cultural competence - the knowledge, behaviors, and dispositions necessary to effectively interact with people across cultures. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree At least three years of experience teaching Math PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience coaching Math teachers COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits: *Competitive base compensation based on years of teaching and coaching experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.  Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) 100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage  Dental  Vision Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child) Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage  Voluntary Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program  Participation  in the  Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)  pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan. Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation Time (PVT) for Central staff Paid Designated Breaks Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility) Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

Please note these positions would have a start date of July 1st, 2021. We do not require a teaching license for all instructional positions. See information below! STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values every day: Core Beliefs - Achievement  Commitment 1:  I commit to celebrating academic and personal success for all. Commitment 2:  I commit to holding myself and others accountable to high expectations. Commitment 3: I commit to bringing passion and joy to my work. Core Beliefs - Justice  C ommitment 1:  I commit to intentionally disrupt inequity, bias, and systems of oppression. Commitment 2:  I commit to creating an environment of safe body, mind, and heart. Commitment 3:  I commit to building a community where each person can bring their full, authentic self. Core Beliefs - Perseverance Commitment 1:  I commit to the belief that we grow and get smarter through effort and by making mistakes. Commitment 2:  I commit to showing up Con Ganas, where we never give up even when the work is hard. Commitment 3:  I commit to showing up with integrity and doing the right thing even when the road is tough.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES       Instruction : Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps. Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students. Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress. Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.        Culture : Serve as a mentor to co-teacher, and provide daily feedback and support Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.        Development : Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute in July as well as professional development throughout the school year. Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. A ll teachers at STRIVE Prep must be fully qualified to provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services through one of the following means: the DPS ELA Training Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement. Teachers who are not ELA qualified at the time of hire will be required to complete the DPS ELA training program during their first two years of employment at STRIVE Prep.   PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Speaks Spanish and/or has experience working with English Learners Demonstrated success working with students of color COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive compensation package. Annual performance-based raises. Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k contribution option. Funding of 100 percent of individual medical benefits and a wide range of insurance plans. Approximately eight weeks of summer vacation, approximately four weeks of school holidays and vacations, and eight days of paid time off annually. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias and seek to provide each candidate with a unique and equitable opportunity for employment.

Please note these positions would have a start date of July 1st, 2021. We plan to hold our first round of final interviews (virtually) in mid-December. STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. Learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like  here .  We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s  core values every day: Core Beliefs - Achievement  Commitment 1:  I commit to celebrating academic and personal success for all. Commitment 2:  I commit to holding myself and others accountable to high expectations. Commitment 3: I commit to bringing passion and joy to my work. Core Beliefs - Justice  C ommitment 1:  I commit to intentionally disrupt inequity, bias, and systems of oppression. Commitment 2:  I commit to creating an environment of safe body, mind, and heart. Commitment 3:  I commit to building a community where each person can bring their full, authentic self. Core Beliefs - Perseverance Commitment 1:  I commit to the belief that we grow and get smarter through effort and by making mistakes. Commitment 2:  I commit to showing up Con Ganas, where we never give up even when the work is hard. Commitment 3:  I commit to showing up with integrity and doing the right thing even when the road is tough.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES       Instruction : Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps. Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students. Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress. Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.        Culture : Serve as a mentor to co-teacher, and provide daily feedback and support Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.        Development : Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute in July as well as professional development throughout the school year. Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status (teacher’s license not required) within six weeks of starting through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. A ll teachers at STRIVE Prep must be fully qualified to provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services through one of the following means: the DPS ELA Training Program, advanced coursework, or a Colorado endorsement. Teachers who are not ELA qualified at the time of hire will be required to complete the DPS ELA training program during their first two years of employment at STRIVE Prep.   PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Speaks Spanish and/or has experience working with English Learners Demonstrated success working with students of color COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive compensation package. Annual performance-based raises. Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k contribution option. Funding of 100 percent of individual medical benefits and a wide range of insurance plans. Approximately eight weeks of summer vacation, approximately four weeks of school holidays and vacations, and eight days of paid time off annually. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias and seek to provide each candidate with a unique and equitable opportunity for employment.