Science Teacher - Horizon Community Middle School

Job Title

Science Teacher

Exempt

Cherry Creek Education Association

School Principal or designee

Certified/Licensed

Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

03/25/2025

Develop coursework to support effective instruction of science at the school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. Daily 30%
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities. Daily 20%
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments. Daily 10%
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction. Daily 10%
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Daily 5%
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. Daily 5%
• Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. Daily 5%
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Daily 5%
• Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities. Daily 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field – Elementary Education (grades K‑6) for elementary assignments or Science (grades 6‑12) for secondary assignments
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional…