Innovative Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Mapleton Public Schools; Thornton, Denver (CO, CO); On-site; GBP 47,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapleton Public Schools in Colorado seeks a Middle School Social Studies teacher for Meadow Community School for the 2026-2027 year. The position requires a Colorado teaching license with a Social Studies endorsement and a commitment to equity and high expectations.

You will participate in professional development, implement Coalition of Essential Schools principles, maintain strong classroom management, and collaborate with data teams to interpret results and plan next steps, in a 190-day

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license with Social Studies endorsement is required.
• Endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education is preferred or willingness to pursue.
• Experience with standards-based planning and exhibitions of student learning is desired.

Responsibilities

• Participating in professional development to support academic growth.
• Incorporating the 10 common principles from the Coalition of Essential Schools into all aspects of the school day.
• Implementing effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior.
• Establishing and maintaining effective classroom management.
• Participate in data-teams with teammate to interpret data and plan next steps.
• Delivering district and school initiatives with fidelity.
• Engaging in collaboration with all stakeholders to carry out the mission of the school.

Skills

Professional development participation

Positive student behavior strategies

Classroom management

Education

Colorado teaching license with Social Studies endorsement

Endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred

Job description

Mapleton Public Schools in Colorado seeks a Middle School Social Studies teacher for Meadow Community School for the 2026-2027 year. The position requires a Colorado teaching license with a Social Studies endorsement and a commitment to equity and high expectations.

You will participate in professional development, implement Coalition of Essential Schools principles, maintain strong classroom management, and collaborate with data teams to interpret results and plan next steps, in a 190-day