Teacher-Social Science

Boulder Valley School District • LAFAYETTE, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District seeks a Social Science teacher for Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, Colorado. The teacher demonstrates strong curriculum and content-area knowledge, positively impacts student achievement through innovative instructional strategies, and effectively manages the learning environment. The position is limited term through May 24, 2027, with a November 30, 2026 start date. It is 1.0 FTE, comprising 0.83 FTE Social Science (33.2 hours per week) and 0.17 FTE AVID (16.8 hours per week), on a 186-day schedule.

The teacher facilitates learning based on district-approved curriculum, differentiates instruction and assessment, uses data to guide teaching, and supports student learning through timely feedback and interventions. The role also involves creating an inclusive and respectful classroom, building relationships and communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues and specialist teachers, participating in professional learning and evaluation, supervising students, and following district and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license, or have a licensure application in process, with a Social Studies endorsement; upload the license or documentation of the application in process.
• Complete and submit the BVSD online application.
• If hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, obtain the designation as required by applicable Colorado law.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and willingness to communicate frequently with families about curriculum and student progress.
• Knowledge of and a strong belief in inclusion in general education classrooms for all students, including students with an IEP and students learning English.
• Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that support that goal.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teach the course of study in accordance with district-approved curriculum and instructional models.
• Use innovative, differentiated, age-appropriate instructional strategies to meet individual needs and engage students.
• Use a Data Driven Instruction and Inquiry model to improve student learning; assess proficiency, provide timely feedback and targeted interventions, plan instruction based on results, anticipate misconceptions, and report grades.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful learning environment with clear expectations, effective routines, and restorative responses to misconduct.
• Promote equity and inclusion, value diversity, and identify instructional barriers contributing to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented students.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about curriculum, student progress, and work; encourage family involvement and foster two-way communication.
• Participate in professional learning, evaluation, goal setting, reflection, and development of teaching strategies.
• Engage in reflective dialogue and collaborate with colleagues to improve student learning.
• Collaborate with special education, CLDE, and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and extension opportunities.
• Act ethically and professionally, prioritize students, and accept responsibility for their academic success and well-being.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, recess, and before- and after-school duty; enforce district safety and security standards.
• Follow state legal requirements, negotiated agreements, and district and building policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free high-quality health and dental coverage for eligible employees, which may be available subject to eligibility.
• Vision coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized benefits.
• Identity theft protection.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• EcoPass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed