8th Grade Math Teacher Lake County School District

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Colorado seeks a dedicated teacher for grades 6-8, focusing on Math instruction. The role emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment and using effective teaching strategies. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree and possess a current Colorado teaching license or be enrolled in an alternative licensure program. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. Responsibilities include lesson planning, student assessments, regular communication with families, and collaboration with colleagues. This position offers the potential for growth and an important impact on students' academic success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education or related field.
• Current Colorado teaching license required or enrolled in alternative licensure program.
• Commitment to serve Lake County students' needs and aspirations.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using diverse instructional strategies.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior and maintain a productive environment.
• Assess student growth and maintain accurate progress records.
• Regularly communicate with families about student progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and supervision of students.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Current Colorado teaching license for grades 6-8 or 6-12 with Math Endorsement

Job description

The primary purpose of this role is to create a classroom where students feel challenged, supported, and able to grow through consistent, effective instruction. The teacher plans lessons aligned to standards, builds a calm and focused learning environment, and uses assessment to understand student progress and guide next steps. The teacher for this position provides instruction in math and works closely with students, families, and colleagues to support both academic and personal growth. *Position for 2026-2027 with possible extension.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Instruction and Learning

• Plan and deliver lessons that utilize the Board of Education adopted curriculum, meet grade level state standards, and reflect the needs of diverse learners.
• Use a range of instructional strategies, including inquiry-based learning, discussion, modeling, small-group instruction, and guided practice.
• Adapt instruction and materials to support students with varying readiness levels, interests, and learning needs.
• Use instructional time effectively by designing lessons with clear purpose, aligned tasks, and routines that keep students engaged in meaningful learning.

Classroom Culture

• Establish and maintain clear expectations for behavior to ensure a calm, safe, and productive learning environment where students are active in their learning, engaged in grade-level tasks that connect to clear learning targets and require reasoning and application, and follow routines that support academic growth.
• Build strong relationships with students and families that combine high expectations with consistent support.
• Maintain a well‑organized classroom environment with resources and materials that support both learning and instruction.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Assess students' growth using formative and summative measures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress in accordance with the LCHS Grading Policy.
• Administer state and district assessments as required.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress and share information about student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and address student needs, including academic, behavior, and social emotional.
• Participate in curriculum development, schoolwide initiatives, committees, and student activities.
• Partner with administrators in the evaluation and professional growth process.

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing professional learning to strengthen instructional practice.
• Supervise students during assigned duties and activities.
• Follow LCHS common classroom procedures and apply the school’s Vision for Instruction in planning, instruction, and collaboration. Vision for Instruction is being developed for implementation in the 26-27 school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Current Colorado teaching license for grades 6-8 or 6-12 with Math Endorsement (or actively enrolled in alternative licensure program).
• A strong commitment to serving the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of Lake County students.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, and not necessary for hiring.

**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.