Teacher, Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Mapleton Public Schools in Denver, CO, seeks a Science Teacher for Mapleton Online School for the 2026-2027 year. The role offers a 190-day calendar and a salary range of $63,001 to $128,842 annually.

Mapleton Online provides flexible synchronous/asynchronous learning with robust electives and strong student-teacher relationships, emphasizing data-driven instruction and real-world internships.

Qualifications

• Colorado Model Content Standards knowledge and Grade Level Expectations for Reading, Writing & Communications.
• Desire to grow professionally, be reflective, and seek opportunities.
• Experience using formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and flexible groupings.
• Active pedagogy including inquiry-based instruction to meet standards.
• Experience designing standards-based science learning experiences, including cross-content work.
• Experience with project-based and problem-based instruction.
• Participation in Mapleton's Secondary Constructing Institute.

Responsibilities

• Build a safe, trusting classroom community with students and families.
• Mentor and advocate for students on a two-year loop.
• Communicate regularly with parents about academic and social-emotional needs.
• Guide students through meaningful internship experiences and coordinate meetings with mentors.
• Provide project planning support for two personal projects each year.
• Plan advisory activities to support social-emotional growth and community building.
• Support and monitor students' ILP through weekly 1 on 1 meetings.
• Use data to direct planning and instruction.
• Collaborate with specialists to accommodate content practice and assessment.
• Routinely assess goals and progress and adjust instruction for growth.
• Create opportunities for learning that support 504, IEP, GATES plans.
• Backward instruction using standards.
• Set and meet goals with Instructional Coach/Director for growth.

Skills

Colorado standards knowledge

Inquiry-based instruction

Project-based learning

Differentiated instruction

Professional growth mindset

Education

Colorado teaching license with Science endorsement

Job description

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. [phone], or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. [phone], or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

POSITION

Teacher, Science

LOCATION

7350 Broadway Denver, CO 80221- Mapleton Online School

PAY RANGE

$63,001 - $128,842 Annual Salary

CALENDAR

190 Days

REPORTS TO

School Director/Principal

School Design Overview

Mapleton Online is a 2-12 school that offers flexibility through synchronous and asynchronous classes, opportunity through a robust menu of electives, and rigorous academics through highly skilled teachers and strong family relationships. Students are supported in becoming self-directed, independent learners, and have access to high-quality technology to support them at each level of their academic career. Students are also invited to participate in district in-person programs, including field trips, Performing Arts, Athletics, JROTC, and other extracurricular activities.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Mapleton Online.

Work Life And Benefits

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

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. *

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experiences

• Deep understanding of Colorado Model Content Standards and the Grade Level Expectations in all grade level expectations for Reading, Writing & Communications areas.
• Desire to grow professionally, be reflective, and seek out new opportunities.
• Experience using multiple formative and summative assessments to determine students' level of proficiency provides feedback to students, and to create flexible groups for differentiated instruction.
• Experience using a wide range of effective instructional practices (active pedagogy) including inquiry-based instruction, to give students support and multiple opportunities needed to meet or exceed standards.
• Experience designing and/or collaborating on standards-based learning experiences, including identifying and preparing course materials, which supports student's skill development in science, especially related to cross content course work.
• Experience with developing problem-based instruction and project-based learning.
• Required participation in Mapleton's Secondary Constructing Institute (course options will be provided throughout the year)

Job Responsibilities/Requirements

• Build a safe, trusting, and collaborative community with students and their families that allows them to contribute positively to the school community.
• Mentor and serve as a student advocate on a two-year loop.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding students' academic and social and emotional needs.
• Guide students through meaningful internship experiences and commute to facilitate meetings with internship mentors.
• Provide project planning support for students' two personal projects each year.
• Plan advisory activities with grade level teams that support social-emotional growth and community building.
• Support and monitor student's Individualized Learning Plan through weekly 1 on 1 meetings.
• Use data to direct planning and instruction.
• Collaborate extensively with specialists to provide appropriate accommodation for content practice and assessment.
• Routinely assess student goals and progress and make appropriate instructional adjustments as necessary to support personal growth.
• Create opportunities for learning that simultaneously support students with 504's, IEP, GATES plans and more.
• Utilize standards to backward instruction.
• Goal set and meet regularly with Instructional Coach and/or Director to support professional growth.

Training

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public-school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS