Job: 6th Grade Secondary Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage:  $38,067-$65,475 /yr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Start Date: August 3, 2023 for the 2023-2024 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: Cañon City Middle School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Starting salary range is $38,067-$65,475

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Must have Bachelor Degree or higher
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with Secondary Science endorsement or ability to obtain or eligible to apply
• Strong knowledge of 6-8 Science standards with the ability to instruct all levels
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for students
• Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strength in varied instructional strategies in Science and awareness of computer application uses in curriculum
• Integrated Technology skills to support the content areas
• Understanding of standards and various assessment applications
• Ability to provide assessments and intervention for students with performance concerns
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Knowledge of StemScopes curriculum preferred
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system
• Ability to read, write in order to comply with directions and instructions to complete task and establish priorities.
• Ability to design and implement whole group or small group instruction
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively, such as learning Management Systems and Schoology
• Effective organization and communication skills
• Ability to sponsor or coach a variety of activities/athletics is an asset
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

• Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
• Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at https://www.applitrack.com/canon/onlineapp/default.aspx

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Screening of applicants will begin: Friday, April 28, 2023 Open until filled.

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700. Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected].

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.