Middle School Science Teacher - Expeditionary Learning

Mapleton Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapleton Public Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a Teacher, Middle School Science for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a Colorado teaching license with a Science endorsement and supports Expeditionary Learning in Explore PK-8.

The teacher will design expeditions, use rubrics, integrate literacy, and collaborate with leadership on calendars and events, including student-led conferences and public exhibitions of work.

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Science endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement expeditions/investigations aligned with district and state standards.
• Develop rubrics to assess student work throughout expeditions.
• Support students in portfolios, student-led conferences, and public exhibitions of work.
• Design lesson plans integrating literacy and math, with differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with leadership to revise calendars, schedules, and structures.

Education

Colorado teaching license with Science endorsement

Endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred or willingness to pursue

Job description

Mapleton Public Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a Teacher, Middle School Science for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a Colorado teaching license with a Science endorsement and supports Expeditionary Learning in Explore PK-8.

The teacher will design expeditions, use rubrics, integrate literacy, and collaborate with leadership on calendars and events, including student-led conferences and public exhibitions of work.