Science Teacher - Prairie Middle School

• Locations 12600 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO, 80012, US
• Tentative Start Date 08/01/2026
• Days Per Year 185
• Hard to Fill Yes

Job Title
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Science Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status
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Exempt

Classification Group
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Cherry Creek Education Association

Pay Plan
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Certified/Licensed

Pay Range
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Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

JOB SUMMARY
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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.

• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one situations. Frequency: 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. Frequency: daily 20%.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments. Frequency: 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. Frequency: 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. Frequency: 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. Frequency: daily 5%.
• Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. Frequency: daily 5%.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Frequency: 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. Frequency: daily 5%.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: daily 5%.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work…