Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Openings as of 4/26/2025

Dean of Students - Middle School

JobID: 5236

Position Type:
  Administrative Support/Dean


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  Carson Middle School


Date Available:
  07/14/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Qualifications:
1.    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. (Master's Degree preferred)
2.    A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in secondary education.
3.    At least five years of successful experience as a secondary school teacher.
4.    Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.
5.    Principal or Administrator License preferred.

Job Goals:
Responsible for overall student management including administering and enforcing the student conduct code and monitoring compulsoriny attendance requirements, and will play an important role in the development of PBIS and Restorative Justice in district 8 secondary schools . Promote an effective learning environment and close working relationships with parents, students, and staff. Uphold Board policies and follow administrative procedures in all duties.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
-     Advanced oral and written communication.
-     Advanced interpersonal skills.
-     Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
-     Strong facilitation, counseling, and mediation skills.
-     Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
-     Strong supervisory, management, and leadership skills.
-     Fluency in second language may be preferred.
-     Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice..
-     Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide
education.
-     Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
-     Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department
procedures.
-     Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse
ethnic and educational backgrounds.
-     Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize
appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Performance Responsibilities:
1.     Monitor and investigate student attendance. Help parents and students understand attendance requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued truancy and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
2.     Monitor and investigate student conduct concerns. Help parents and students understand behavioral requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued misconduct and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
3.     Counsel students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct, attendance, and academic success. Help resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in school activities.
4.     Maintain visibility and promote a favorable image of the school and District. Build community partnerships that enhance District programs and services by initiating communication with community members, resources, businesses, etc.
5.     Investigate hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases. Initiate referrals to community resources (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.). Serve as the primary contact for city, county, and state authorities.
6.     Participate in parent conferences and individualized education plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.
7.     Monitor students as directed (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
8.     Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by attending inservices, conferences, and trainings and by serving on staff committees as required.
9.     Assist with updating and distributing student/parent and teacher handbooks.

Salary:
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience 
 
Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
 
Employment Period:
209 days per year



Attachment(s):
• Dean of Students.pdf



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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Assistant Coach - Softball - Girls - middle school

JobID: 5149

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  2/11/2025


Location:
  Carson Middle School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Has previous experience as an effective coach in the assigned sport
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire
• All Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) member school coaches of interscholastic activity programs who assume full responsibility for students under their direction at any level shall be either
• A certified teacher or administrator holding a current license issued by the Colorado Department of Education; or
• Employed as a teacher, counselor and or administrator at least 50% of the school day in a private school; or
• A coach registered with the CHSAA.
• Coaches not holding a CDE-issued teacher or administrator license can NOT be a current District non-exempt staff member and shall be registered with the CHSAA in one of the following capacities:
• One-year Coaching Registration requested by a member school; or
• A one-time renewal of  the above one-year registration; or
• Permanent Coaching Registration (applied for and held by individual coach).
• All coaches must have CPR and Concussion Protocol training

SUMMARY:
Assist the head coach in instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. Provide instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire school system and the public exposure is a considerable responsibility. However, community/parent pressure to win must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health for student participants. All coaching assignments will be for one school year and may or may not be renewed based on administrator recommendations and School Board approval.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 1.    Assist the head coach in various aspects of the sport-specific program.  Supervise and monitor all sport-specific athletes and activities to ensure programs of high standards.
 2.    Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner at all times, serving as a role model for the other coaches and student athletes.
 3.    Work with the head coach to ensure that practice periods for the sport stay within the confines of the time specified by the Athletic Director and CHSAA.
 4.    Promote effective communication between schools and community by creating positive support for continued improvement of the programs.
 5.    Attend all sport-specific athletic practices and games.
 6.    Assist head coach during summer athletic camp activities to promote the sport.
 7.    Is responsible for the general upkeep, protection and inventory of equipment under his/her jurisdiction.
 8.    Be available to assist in preparing practice and game field/court for practices and games.
 9.    Communicate and adhere to training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
10.    Communicate quality, useful and valid information to the head coach so that he/she is able to provide accurate information to the district, community and media.
11.    Maintain good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, fans, and opponents.
12.    Maintain multiple communication avenues for parents of student athletes and effective conflict resolution strategies.
13.    Assist head coach in paper work and filing of all appropriate documents.
14.    Understand the proper administrative chain of command and refer all requests, concerns or grievances through the proper channels.
15.    Perform other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, direct, and supervise a districtwide sport program
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willing to examine new theories and procedures important to athletics
• Advanced leadership skills
• Customer service and media/public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Budget development and fiscal management skills
• Knowledge of CHSAA rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
  educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures

SALARY:
Coaches are paid on the Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans Salary Schedule

Salary Schedule

REFERENCES:

Current FFC8 Head & Assistant Coaches
- Must provide 3 references
- Are NOT required to provide letters of recommendation

Current FFC8 Assistant Coaches applying for Head Coaching positions
- Must provide 3 references
- Must provide letters of recommendation for each

Applicants who are NOT current coaches at FFC8
- Must provide 3 references
- Must provide letters of recommendation for each


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• Assistant Athletic Coach Job Description.pdf



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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Middle School Teacher - Social Studies (Part Time)

JobID: 5237

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Social Studies


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  Carson Middle School


Date Available:
  07/31/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed or Highly Qualified in area of assignment.
3. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Job Goals:
To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and I meets their individual needs and abilities.
2. Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
3. The teacher will guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
6. Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
7. Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
8. The school professional adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
9. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.

Salary:
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
186 days per year - 4 hours a day





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Special Education Paraeducator

JobID: 5142

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  2/3/2025


Location:
  Carson Middle School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
  1.  High school graduate or equivalent.
  2.  Associates Degree or 48 semester hours or ACT certified - (Required)
  3.  Obtain First Aid/CPR training.
  4.  Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  5.  Ability and willingness to take directions.
  6.  Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students.
  7.  Excellent references including attendance and punctuality.

Job Goals:
Assist student(s) with a wide variety of needs by providing any combination of the following: individualized academic, behavioral, functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction; medical/health care, feeding and/or hygiene supports; and student assistance with learning, mobility, emotional regulation, health care, and/or communication.

Essential Job Functions:
 1.   Assist students by instructing and reinforcing academic subjects, social-emotional-behavioral learning content, independence, and community access/job skills.
 2.   Assist teacher by providing support to students so that they may fully participate in class activities, including reinforcing skills and lesson plans, adapting/modifying work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, and/or administering testing or assessments.
 3.   Implement and/or support specialized instruction, accommodations, modifications, and routines as outlined by professional staff and/or each child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or related Behavior Intervention Plan.
 4.   Provide direct care to or assist students with needs related to diapering/toileting, feeding/eating, dressing, mobility, and generally accessing the educational environment.
 5.   Prepare classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials, support file maintenance and necessary record keeping.
 6.   Communicate directly with students, families, and professional staff in a courteous and confidential manner and clearly communicate observations, information, and data regarding students to professional staff objectively and in a timely manner.
 7.   Monitor and/or supervise students to and from classroom and/or buses, on field trips, on playground, in health room, and/or during other activities.
 8.   Attend in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions required by the position and/or location (Mandt, CPR, small vehicle, medical delegation, etc.).
 9.   Provide behavior prevention and intervention support, which may include physical intervention.
10.  Prepare and administer medication under the supervision of the RN after delegation.
11.  Administer first aid and/or CPR to ill or injured students following the guidelines from the State of Colorado.
12.  Provide care to students as outlined in an Individualized Health Care Plan.
13. Obtain and document student data as needed (IEP goal progress, behavioral events, observational data, medical vital signs, etc.) after training.
14.  Demonstrate flexibility when specific tasks of job are adjusted to meet building or district- level needs.
15.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
1. Oral and written communication skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. English language skills.
4. Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
5. Mathematical skills including basic calculations and application of math concepts.
6. Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
7. Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism.
8. Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
11. Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
12. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.

Tools and Equipment:
Wheelchairs, bus lifts, office equipment, audio-visual equipment, occupational/physical therapy equipment, medical equipment.  All tools and equipment may not be listed.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position may require the ability to provide physical intervention to students in danger of harming them self or others.

Salary:
Special Education Paraeducators are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.

Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
187 days per year - 7 or 7.5 Hour Work Day




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