Teacher High School - Social Studies

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado is seeking a World History teacher for Arvada High School. This 1.0 FTE, annual position offers a comprehensive instructional program and opportunities to foster student growth.

The role requires Colorado teaching licensure, strong communication, and effective use of technology; experience with curriculum, assessment, and online learning is valued.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning.
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate; advanced degree or comparable experience.
• SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency with District technology and online learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and manage instructional program.
• Use live and recorded sessions; provide office hours.
• Grade work and record grades; communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in meetings.
• Administer school-wide assessments and support student growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Colorado teaching license

Advanced degree or relevant experience

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Arvada High School is proud to be a tight-knit, comprehensive high school serving approximately 900 students and offering a wide variety of opportunities, including a GT Center School, athletics, fine arts and numerous academic pathways. We are committed to fostering a strong school culture rooted in Restorative Practices and empowering students to embrace the?Power of us? through meaningful relationships, accountability and belonging.

At Arvada High School every Bulldog has a voice and a right to learn in an inclusive community where they are challenged to thrive, persevere, think critically and grow. With high expectations, accountability, and real-world learning experiences, we equip Bulldogs to achieve their dreams, become leaders and changemakers, and make a lasting impact.

ABOUT YOU

Arvada teachers have some of the best educational minds and are innovators when designing and facilitating student-centered, inquiry-based learning. They are experts who collaborate and are willing to experiment and push the edge on integrating projects across content areas, and using authentic, real world experiences, while developing 21st century skills. Our teachers empower students to be leaders of their own learning while preparing them to be productive citizens in our global economy.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

ABOUT THE JOB

Arvada High School is proud to be a tight-knit, comprehensive high school serving approximately 800 students and offering a wide variety of opportunities, including a GT Center School, athletics, fine arts and numerous academic pathways. We are committed to fostering a strong school culture rooted in Restorative Practices and empowering students to embrace the\"Power of us\" through meaningful relationships, accountability and belonging.

At Arvada High School every Bulldog has a voice and a right to learn in an inclusive community where they are challenged to thrive, persevere, think critically and grow. With high expectations, accountability, and real-world learning experiences, we equip Bulldogs to achieve their dreams, become leaders and changemakers, and make a lasting impact.

This position will teach World History.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 11/02/2026
Teacher HS - Social Studies
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2026

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Job description not yet updated for SY26. Consult HR Partner before using.**

SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of specified course content. Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.
• Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.
• Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.
• Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group support.
• Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.
• Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEPs, ALPs and 504s.
• Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.
• Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.
• Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other instructional staff.
• Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity.
• Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.
• Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EXPERIENCE Experience with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning. Experience with effective use of technology with teachers and/or students supporting educational technology initiatives. Awareness, understanding, and application of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Previous experience or current thinking about culturally responsive teaching that relates to achievement issues for all students. Demonstrated success using technology to ensure technological literate students.
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate. Advanced degree or comparable experience in content area.
• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must possess demonstrated skills in classroom and online implementation of best practices in instructional strategies, demonstrated success in working with learners, proficiency with Blackboard, and experience with leading online learning. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of standard District technology, ability to effectively and efficiently use for a variety of purposes, and demonstrated success in using technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources. Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.