Employment

We welcome you to the “small town” in the big city. Sheridan School District #2 is a diverse, dynamic, and caring community that seeks excellence and advances individual growth, just as stated in our Mission Statement. We work as a team to meet all the needs of students, staff and parents. We have an outstanding benefits package, and are committed to individual professional development of employees. Thank you for the interest in the district!

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No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Core Academic Subjects as Defined by NCLB

All public elementary and secondary school teachers who teach “Core Academics”—elementary education, English/language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies (civics, government, economics, history, and geography), foreign language, and the arts (visual, drama, instrumental, and vocal music). Teachers who do not teach a “core academic” subject do not have to meet the "Highly Qualified" requirements of NCLB.

Calculate  your class credits and determine whether you are qualified under the NCLB requirements.

Elementary and Middle Level Teacher Requirements

Elementary School (K-5) Teacher & Middle Level (Grade 6) Teacher - Highly Qualified

§        Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university.

§        Completed an approved or alternative teacher preparation program in elementary education.

§        Passed the state’s approved content-area test (PLACE or PRAXIS II). This requirement does not apply to teachers who were fully licensed at the time of initial licensure, who currently hold a valid license, and who are teaching ONLY in their area of endorsement.

§        Have a valid Colorado teacher license – endorsed in a field consistent with academic major (elementary education, music, art).

Secondary Teacher Requirements

Secondary School Teacher - Highly Qualified (teaching in only his/her academic major field)

§        Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

§        Completed an approved or alternative teacher preparation program in secondary education.

§        Passed the state’s approved content-area test (PLACE or PRAXIS II). This requirement does not apply to teachers who were fully licensed at the time of initial licensure, who currently hold a valid license, and who are teaching ONLY in their area of endorsement.

§        Have a valid Colorado teacher license – endorsed in a field consistent with academic major.

Secondary School (Grades 6-12) Teacher - Highly Qualified (teaching more than one field)

§        Must meet all of the previous qualifications AND

§        have at least 24 semester hours of specific college preparation in each field or subject matter area in which he/she teaches; OR

§        have at least the equivalent of 24 semester hours of specific state-approved, district-level professional development coursework in each of the fields in which he/she teaches; OR

§        some combination of college and state-approved, district-level professional development coursework totaling 24 semester hours or the equivalent in each of the fields in which he teaches; OR

§        passed the Colorado state teacher content area test (PLACE or PRAXIS II) in each of the fields in which he/she teaches.

Parapro Requirements

All Title I and Special Education paraprofessionals must be Highly Qualified under NCLB.

§        48 college credits or Associates Degree and/or

§        passed the Work Keys Assessment prepared and administered by ACT

Paraprofessionals providing technical support for computer, instructional support in a general classroom setting or performing clerical duties do not need to meet the Highly Qualified requirements.

If you have any question please contact the HR Department.

HR Specialist
4000 S. Lowell Blvd
Sheridan, CO 80236
Office 720-833-6602
Fax 720-833-6950
Email:  cmontgomery@ssd2.org


Sheridan School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to the Special Education Director or Superintendent, 4000 S. Lowell, Sheridan, Colorado, 80236, (720)833-6991 or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80204, (303) 844-2991.

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