Middle School Science Teacher

Sylvania; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett School District 29J seeks a qualified Middle School Science Teacher to guide learners at Bennett Middle School. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and Colorado licensure with endorsement, plus a commitment to equity and student growth.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, delivering instruction, assessing progress, collaborating with families and staff, and upholding district policies. This is a 162-day contract with prorated days for the 2026-27 year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Licensure with endorsement.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate them.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests to evaluate progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet varying needs.
• Plan and schedule lessons with staff using approved curricula.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, counselors, and admins to address needs.
• Enforce school policies and behavior rules.
• Guide and counsel students on academic and adjustment issues.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication.
• Demonstrate leadership, organization, conflict management and problem solving.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado Licensure

Background check clearance

Job description

TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher

LOCATION: Bennett Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DATE AVAILABLE: 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must possess a valid Colorado Licensure with appropriate endorsement
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students and administration.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and other appropriate methods for the subject area.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning for all students, including students with individual education plans, using approved curricula.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, organization, prioritization, problem solving and conflict management, assessment and evaluation.
• Ability to work with students, staff, administration, and parents.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Sample Lesson Plan
• Colorado Licensure

SALARY

Negotiable based on current salary scale, experience, and education

CONTRACT

162 Days (Prorated for the remaining contracted days of the 26-27 school year)

Bennett School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, Bennett School District 29J does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

The following person has been identified as the compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district:

Ramie Dillingham, Human Resources Director

Bennett School District 29J

805 Washington Way

Bennett, CO 80102

720-500-1495 ext. 8202

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