Employment
Compass Montessori is a unique public charter school educating Children's House (Pre-K) through High School on two campuses in Wheat Ridge & Golden, Colorado.
Our purpose is to guide students using authentic Montessori methods, foster interdependence, and nurture intrinsic motivation from within the whole child academically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
We aspire to be authentic, curious, intrinsically motivated, socially conscious, inclusive, respectful, connected to the natural world, ready to change the world and to be in community with one another.
If this feels like a good fit for you, we're always seeking qualified applicants and welcome your inquiry. Please feel free to browse job openings below, and/or send your cover letter and resume’ to Human Resources by mail or email:
Compass Montessori School
Human Resources
10399 West 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80003
Job Openings Below
If you don't see an ideal fit for you below, please note that many of our full time teaching staff started at Compass as an assistant or para, and it can be a great way to get your foot in the door to one of the most prestigious public Montessori schools in the country.
Cross Campus Special Education Generalist
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Responsible for supervision and follow through of the special education process from screening through assessment, identification, IEP development, and assisting in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
- Implement all aspects the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district, state, and federal policies and procedures
- Design and deliver instruction in alignment with IEP goals
- Supervise and coordinate special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures in response to individual student needs
- Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs
- Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedures, state, and federal laws
- Initiate screening of transfer and new referral records and contact previous school district to obtain necessary information on new students
- Perform and monitor evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming
- Work with principals, teachers, and other team members to facilitate optimal inclusion of all students into regular classes as appropriate
- Regularly monitor and record student progress toward IEP goals
- Communicate regularly with families about student progress
- Maintain records about IEP service delivery
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
- desire to work in an elementary Montessori environment
- experience working in a K-6th grade public school setting
- ability to maintain confidentiality and whole-child views of children and families served
- desire to work using a flexible and multi-disciplinary team approach
- transportation to travel between both campuses of Compass Montessori
- an active initial or professional K-12 special education license
- knowledge of the Special Education process and laws
- excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, and time management skills
- experience using assessment protocols, including the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA) and/or Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ-IV)
- experience maintaining standardization of assessment process, and follow all administration guidelines of special education assessments
- familiarity with, and system for, making and recording observations of student behavior, demeanor, and response style during testing
- skills for templates and assessment reporting tools to capture student results and describe findings relative to special education eligibility criteria
PAY: $37,000-$73,000, based upon experience and credentials
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Full-time with benefits as defined in the Jeffco-charter agreement
After Care Assistant
AFTER CARE ASSISTANT (click arrow to expand)
After Care - Assistant
This position is a part-time hourly position of approximately 15-20 hours per week when school is in session. Must be available to work between 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure the safety and security of students and staff at all times
- Ensure daily activities are running according to schedule
- Ensure supplies and snacks are distributed to children
- Assist in other student areas as directed by the Aftercare Coordinator
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supervising the children with their safety at the forefront.
- Assisting in the planning and preparing of the child care environment, setting up the environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Supporting the general housekeeping tasks needed in the environment.
- Maintaining professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
- Serve snacks to children daily.
- Attending and completing all recommended training to meet employment requirements prior to their first day of employment.
- Maintain ratios at all times in accordance with licensing requirements.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to react and move quickly
- Ability to get along with co-workers
- Patience
- Skills in time management
- Be able to be flexible and adapt to schedule changes
- Be able to lift, push, and carry up to 40 lbs, sit for 30 minutes, stand for 1 hour
- Be perceptive and aware of all children in your care
- Be able to communicate effectively with children and staff.
Job Type: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- PERA - Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Days - Monday through Friday
- Hours - 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years plus (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Required)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (click arrow to expand)
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Substitute Teachers choose their own hours upon teacher and staff requests. Subs are paid hourly, and needed for both our Golden and Wheat Ridge Campus for Pre-K through High School classrooms. All subs must complete a background check prior to employment. Email Amy Ball at [email protected] if you’re interested in being a sub.