Job: 8th Grade Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,500/yr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Beginning date of employment: November 13, 2023

Conditions of employment: Selected applicant must verify past experience, hold a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching certificate, or qualify for an Alternative license.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work as team member under the direction of the school principal. The district is looking for a Science teacher to work at Salida Middle School to work as team member under the direction of the school principal. This position requires developing and implementing daily lesson plans based on Colorado state standards. The teacher will observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, and social development. The teacher will also instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students varying needs. The position requires planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction for student’s diverse backgrounds and abilities. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. The teacher must be able to work collaboratively with fellow teachers. The teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction. Salary is based on a 156 day work calendar, scheduled with supervisor

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 Teaches middle school secondary science classes

 Ability to work with and create a positive rapport with students and the general public

 Demonstrate successful teaching experience with high school aged students as well as a personal commitment to constant improvement as a teacher

 A commitment to continuing enhancement of the learning experience

 A commitment to working within the philosophy, standards, curriculum, scope, and sequence of the Science department

 Perform other duties as appropriate in support of the middle school program

 Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.

Preferred experience/knowledge/ability:

 Successful teaching experience.

 Be able to work effectively and create a positive rapport with students, staff, administration, parents and community members

 Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements

 MA in Science is preferred

 Experience with Advanced Placement is preferred

 Experience using technology to support instruction

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent 627 Oak St, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. Selected applicant must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Work Place Policy

**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.