Teacher, Middle School Science

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Explore PK-8. Explore PK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school where students learn through community-based expeditions that offer real-world connections and inspire academic achievement. The school's motto is "The world is our classroom," and it encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, utilizing the natural environment and strong community partnerships to foster active learners and leaders.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Science endorsement.
Willingness to pursue additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education or equivalent coursework.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education.

Responsibilities

Design and implement expeditions/investigations as the primary means of organizing curriculum, aligning with district and state standards and the school content map.
Develop and use rubrics to assess student work throughout the expedition.
Support students in the development of their portfolios and preparation for student-led conferences and public exhibitions of work.
Utilize the principles of active and participatory pedagogy to engage students in their learning.
Employ a range of effective instructional practices to support students in completing projects and meeting standards.
Develop in-depth lesson plans that ensure instruction is well-paced, encourages all students to think, engages all students in productive work, and ensures smooth classroom management.
Use flexible groups based on ongoing assessment to confer with students and provide differentiated instruction.
Work with students to create assessment criteria connected to standards, portfolio, and passage requirements, and help students understand, reflect on, and take responsibility for their learning.
Design lesson plans that integrate literacy and support understanding of content in all subject areas.
Design lesson plans that effectively teach math and support understanding of content in all subject areas.
Use data to inform decisions about instruction and assess personal performance to set improvement goals.
Appropriately participate in a shared decision-making model.
Work with school leadership to evaluate school performance and set school improvement goals.
Work with school leadership to revise drafts of calendars, schedules, and other school structures.
Attend and take full advantage of professional development opportunities.
Establish effective structures for classroom management and progress reporting that align with the school's reporting systems.
Teach students for two years within the school's looping structure.
Prepare students for and participate fully in student-led conferences.
Give students and families clear and instructive information about student progress in all progress reports.
Choose instructional practices, compelling topics, and projects that promote character development.
Participate in adventure activities with students, including ropes courses, mountain, and camping excursions.
Participate fully and positively in a staff culture of reflection and the pursuit of the school's mission.
Collaborate with peers in the development of curriculum and school structures.
Give and receive support from peers to improve teaching practices.
Facilitate students to take an active role in their own learning and a leadership role in their community through structures like service learning and leadership training.
Effectively manage classroom and school-wide structures that promote positive student behavior.
Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Complete mandatory Title IX training within 30 days of the date of hire.