Teacher Middle School - Science 6,8

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

Job summary

Evergreen Middle School, part of Jeffco Public Schools, seeks a licensed middle school science teacher for an annual 185-day, full-time role. The position requires delivery of comprehensive science instruction and collaboration with staff to foster student growth.

Responsibilities include using online and in-person methods, maintaining office hours, and aligning instruction with the district’s standards. A Colorado license and a commitment to equity are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate.
• Advanced degree or comparable content-area experience.
• Experience with online learning and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specified course content for middle school science.
• Use asynchronous and synchronous tools to support coursework.
• Maintain office hours for student/parent support.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and administer assessments.

Skills

Curriculum & online pedagogy

Technology integration

Leadership skills

Verbal & written communication

Educational technology proficiency

Change management

Flexibility & time management

Assessment data interpretation

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

Evergreen Middle School is a community hub located in the Bergen park neighborhood of Evergreen, Colorado. With 750 students, EMS is a comprehensive 6-8 neighborhood school. A perennial recipient of the CDE John Irwin School of Excellence Award, EMS consistently is ranked amongst the top neighborhood middle schools in Jeffco. EMS is also one of two mountain area GT Center schools, serving over 200 students annually in that respect.
Evergreen Middle School runs a seven period day designed to meet the needs of our academically diverse population. Teachers have two planning periods within that day which allows for collaboration and planning at both the department and grade level.
Evergreen has a deep commitment to school climate and culture, indicated by our WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) program as well as a daily atmosphere that is student focused on kids, inspired by music, and balanced with a "work hard, play hard" attitude.

ABOUT YOU

Teachers at Evergreen Middle School hold themselves to the same high expectations that are held for students. They are committed to creating an authentic and engaging learning experiences and hold professional collaboration as a high value.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/31/2026

Teacher MS - Science
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: 08-16-2025

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.

• 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.