Science Teacher (Middle School)

About This Role

Teaching middle school science involves ensuring every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities. This role contributes to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success, embodying the district's values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, standards-based lessons aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and District 11’s instructional vision
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and resources to promote student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
• Provide appropriate interventions and supports to ensure all students have equitable access to learning opportunities
• Use multiple assessment tools and data sources to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, grades, and documentation in accordance with district policies
• Establish and maintain a classroom culture that fosters respect, collaboration, and high academic expectations
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and support staff as part of professional learning communities
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers to share progress, celebrate success, and address challenges
• Participate in professional development, reflective practice, and continuous learning to enhance instructional effectiveness
• Contribute to school and district initiatives focused on improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and equitable practices in all aspects of professional work
• Demonstrate reliability, cultural competence, and commitment to the district’s mission of inspiring every mind

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Valid Colorado Teaching License appropriate for assigned subject/grade level
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices, assessment, and classroom management

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree
• Prior K-12 teaching experience
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages)

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck) for the 2025-2026 school year
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May), prorated based on FTE
• Teaching and SSP Staff qualify for an additional 10 extra days (beyond the District Calendar), paid at the per diem rate (5 days for USIP design and 5 days as “collaborative flex” days). SSPs receiving extra days per the Employee Handbook are allowed a total of 10 extra days.
• Mitchell High School Only: one-step increase (paid monthly)
• Pay for Performance (Mitchell High School): Bonus paid out in the fall (utilizing performance measures criteria from the previous year)

Important Details

• Schedule: 187 days per year
• Contract: 1.0 FTE
• Start date: 2026-2027 School Year

About the Company

Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed to inspiring a generation of learners. Teachers are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success. The district’s mission is to inspire every mind through innovative and inclusive education.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.