Teacher, Social Studies

• Position Type:
  Secondary Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/27/2026

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.

, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the  school year

POSITION: Teacher, Social Studies
LOCATION: 7480 Broadway, Bldg 2, Denver, CO 80221
- Global Leadership Academy
PAY RANGE: $63,301- $128,842 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Global Leadership Academy is a 9-12 Internationally focused school on the Broadway Campus. Students receive daily rigorous instruction, with access to AP classes, a Design Studio, and concurrent enrollment. Students also have the opportunity to participate in GLA's Business Management Pathway. This pathway will give students opportunities to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and develop skills to build and manage their own businesses.

With a focus on building project management and leadership skills, students will engage in digital marketing, customer relationship management, sales, and small business management projects. All students are valued as leaders and are empowered to use their voices to improve their school community through restorative justice practices and partnerships with GIA and GPA as mentors.

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 Social Studies 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 necessary to support personal growth.
• Create…