Secondary Science Teacher - Data-Driven & Collaborative

Montezuma-Cortez SD RE1 Secondary; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Benefits

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Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, CO seeks a Secondary Science Teacher to deliver standards-based instruction, utilize data to drive student growth, and collaborate with staff to support a high-need, diverse student population.

The role emphasizes observing and coaching, professional development, and engagement with families to ensure student success in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Colorado Teaching License required or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Creates an effective and engaging learning environment aligned to school values and expectations.
• Develops and teaches standards-based lessons aligned to district curriculum.
• Participates in weekly grade-level PLCs and data-driven instruction cycles.
• Uses data to provide individualized support and adjust instruction to promote student growth.
• Leads and supports paraprofessionals and other intervention staff in the classroom.
• Communicates with parents/guardians to support student goals.
• Supports social-emotional learning and character education.
• Complies with state and federal laws and district policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom instruction

Leadership

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Organization

Office tools

Education

Teacher’s License for Colorado

Master’s degree

Job description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, CO seeks a Secondary Science Teacher to deliver standards-based instruction, utilize data to drive student growth, and collaborate with staff to support a high-need, diverse student population.

The role emphasizes observing and coaching, professional development, and engagement with families to ensure student success in a safe learning environment.