Teacher - Middle School Family And Comsumer Science

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Family/Consumer Science
• Date Posted: 2/18/2026
• Location:
  
  GRAND VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026

Job Title: Middle School Family and Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 6, 7,
8)

Department/

Location:

Grand Valley Middle School

Job Family: Certified Licensed

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Calendar: Teacher

Pay Range: T Salary

Schedule:

$45,000.00 - $84,112.00

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: Students

The Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality exploratory and elective instruction aligned to district curriculum, the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS), and Colorado CTE program frameworks and career readiness competencies appropriate for exploratory middle school coursework. This position provides instruction in courses such as STEM, Technology Fundamentals, Consumer Science I, Consumer Science II, Gifted and Talented enrichment, and other exploratory or elective offerings based on student population needs.

The teacher designs engaging, hands‑on learning experiences that promote skill discovery, creativity, and problem‑solving while helping students build practical life skills, technology literacy, financial literacy, collaboration, and responsible decision‑making. The FCS Teacher creates a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports student curiosity, independence, and preparation for future academic and career pathways.

• Plan and deliver exploratory instruction aligned to district curriculum, the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS), and Colorado CTE program frameworks and career readiness competencies appropriate for middle school coursework.
• Teach courses such as STEM, Technology Fundamentals, Consumer Science I, Consumer Science II, Gifted and Talented enrichment, and other exploratory or elective offerings as assigned.
• Design hands‑on, project‑based learning experiences that promote skill discovery, creativity, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.
• Integrate foundational life skills such as financial literacy, consumer awareness, goal setting, collaboration, digital literacy, and responsible decision‑making into instruction.
• Provide opportunities for students to explore career interests and understand connections between classroom learning and real‑world applications.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including students with IEPs, 504 Plans, multilingual learners, and advanced learners.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and performance‑based assessments aligned to course objectives.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Use assessment data to adjust instruction and support continuous student growth.
• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and behavior support plans as required.
• Establish and maintain safe procedures for hands‑on learning environments, including food labs, design spaces, technology labs, and project‑based workstations as applicable.
• Provide explicit instruction in safety procedures and enforce safety expectations during all lab and technology‑based activities.
• Maintain and manage instructional equipment, materials, and supplies in accordance with district procedures.
• Model and reinforce responsible digital citizenship and appropriate technology use.
• Implement structured routines and clear expectations to support smooth transitions within a middle school exploratory schedule.

• Introduce students to career pathways connected to Family and Consumer Sciences, STEM, and technology fields.
• Integrate employability skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, adaptability, and personal responsibility.
• Support gifted and talented students through enrichment activities that extend depth, complexity, and creative problem‑solving.
• Encourage student reflection, goal setting, and ownership of learning.
• Provide opportunities for student collaboration, presentation, and demonstration of applied skills.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, special education staff,…