Teacher, Middle School Social Studies

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Achieve Academy for the 2026–2027 school year. Achieve Academy is a K–8 Expeditionary Learning school focused on leadership, community relationships, service learning, student voice, and connecting learning to the real world. Teachers support a positive learning environment that engages and inspires students to develop leadership skills, empathy, responsibility, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. The role includes teaching and planning standards-based instruction, supporting students’ academic and social-emotional growth, and working collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, specialists, instructional coaches, and school leadership. The position is a 190-day school-year assignment. The annual salary range is $63,301–$128,842. A comprehensive benefits package is offered; details are available through the employer’s Benefits page.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Social Studies endorsement.
Deep understanding of Colorado Model Content Standards and grade-level expectations for Reading, Writing, and Communications.
Willingness to grow professionally, reflect on practice, and seek new opportunities.
Experience using formative and summative assessments to determine student proficiency, provide feedback, and create flexible groups for differentiated instruction.
Experience using effective instructional practices, including active and inquiry-based instruction, to support students in meeting or exceeding standards.
Experience designing or collaborating on standards-based learning experiences, including identifying and preparing course materials to support student skill development and cross-content coursework.
Experience developing problem-based instruction and project-based learning.
Participation in Mapleton’s Secondary Constructing Institute is required; course options will be provided throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, or willingness to pursue the endorsement or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

Build a safe, trusting, collaborative community with students and their families, enabling them to contribute positively to the school community.
Mentor students and serve as their advocate on a two-year loop.
Communicate regularly with parents about students’ academic, 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 to support social-emotional growth and community building.
Support and monitor students’ Individualized Learning Plans through weekly one-on-one meetings.
Use data to guide planning and instruction.
Collaborate with specialists to provide appropriate accommodations for content practice and assessment.
Routinely assess student goals and progress and make instructional adjustments to support personal growth.
Create learning opportunities that support students with 504 plans, IEPs, GATES plans, and other needs.
Use standards to plan backward from learning goals.
Set goals and meet regularly with an Instructional Coach and/or Director to support professional growth.
Complete two mandatory Title IX training courses within 30 days of hire, on the employee’s own time.