Teacher - Science and Geography - Grade 6

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

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Geography and Science teacher for sixth grade with an openness to teaching other sixth-grade core subjects (reading, writing and math) as needed in the future.

Education: Requisite academic coursework or experience teaching Geography and Science is required, preference for experience teaching students ages 10-13.

Classes: 6th Grade Science and 6th Grade Geography

Successful Candidates will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of alignment with the D'Evelyn philosophy and Program Document.
• Demonstrate an ability to prepare 6th-grade students to succeed in D'Evelyn's Liberal Arts, vertically aligned, textbook-based, and rigorous program.
• Show strong knowledge of research-based best practices and strategies for teaching reading and writing.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge, lesson planning skills, and classroom and time management skills.
• Believe in D'Evelyn's pedagogy and instructional practices.
• Embrace the use and implementation of purposeful, relevant homework in support of student learning.
• Maintain positive relationships with administration, staff, parents, and students and have the desire to work as a team with these educational stakeholders.
• Show commitment to a strictly enforced behavioral code.
• Support educational choice, understand how option schools differ from neighborhood schools, and have the ability and desire to work in an environment that values parental involvement.
• Demonstrate preparedness to work in a collaborative, liberal arts, college preparatory, and textbook-based environment.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with students at the elementary/middle school level.
• Expertise in Geography and Science (major, minor, or many Geography and Science courses) is a plus, but not required.

Application Requirements

To be considered for an interview, an applicant must satisfy all of the following requirements:

• Prior to completing the online district application, all of the following documents must be delivered to the principal's secretary at D'Evelyn. Documents may be delivered in person, or emailed to Jan.Skelton@jeffco.k12.co.us.
• Resume.
• One-page statement of your educational philosophy. Please include thoughts on curriculum and instruction.
• Cover letter explaining your interest in D'Evelyn and how your educational philosophy relates to the D'Evelyn Founding Document.
• Three letters of reference from faculty or administration. Additional letters of reference may be submitted from students or their parents.
• Contact information for at least three references including at least one from a recent supervisor. Only references of finalists will be contacted.
• Transcripts covering the applicant's entire post-secondary education. The transcripts must show a major, minor, or equivalent credits, with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in such coursework.
• A Colorado teaching license(s) or evidence that the requisite license will be acquired prior to the first day of employment at the school.

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  Complete and submit an online District application (including a resume) by the District's deadline.

Teacher - 6th Grade
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.

Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.

Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.

Participate in ongoing training sessions.

Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.

Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.

Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.

Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.

Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.

Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Prepare and distribute parent communications.

Observe and evaluate student's performance.

Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Temporary

A successful external applicant will be hired into a one-year, temporary position.

Applicants may be probationary or non-probationary for ongoing and temporary positions. If the successful candidate is a current Jeffco non-probationary or probationary educator, they may be displaced at the end of the current school year, as per Article 12. Displaced non-probationary educators may be placed for one school year unless a mutual consent placement is secured. Displaced probationary educators may be non-renewed by the Board of Education unless a mutual consent placement is secured by the educator.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.