7th Grade Science Teacher

Job Title

Position Summary: Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate Science instructional program based on the Colorado Academic Standards and district scope and sequence in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 AM (Mountain Standard Time)

7th Grade Science Teacher

Rifle Middle School, Rifle, CO

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• District
  
  Experience:
  
  $44,731-$123,977
• Non-district
  
  Experience:
  
  $44,731-$67,102

Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, AFLAC products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

• Path 1 - Alternative Licensure: If you have a bachelor's degree, we can enroll you in an online, alternative licensure program that is low cost with high level training! License Cheat Sheet
• Path 2 - Long Term Substitute: Only requires a sub license and you would receive on the job training:
  Sub license
• Path 3 - Apprentice Teacher of Record: If you are interested in completing your bachelor's degree and becoming a teacher, the Colorado Department of Education is partnering with the Department of Labor to create a Teacher Apprentice Program. This program is aimed to allow aspiring teachers to earn their bachelor's degree while gaining on the job training.  for more information

Garfield School District No. RE-2

839 Whiteriver Avenue

Rifle, CO 81650

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