6th Grade Science Teacher

About the role

District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to 6th grade students
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with state standards
• Assess student learning through various methods and provide feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices
• Participate in professional development opportunities

Requirements

• BA/BS from accredited college or university
• Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: Science

Qualifications

• Experience: District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience
• Work Schedule: 182 contracted work days

Benefits

• Group insurance (health, dental, and vision)
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Elective retirement savings plans

Pay

• Minimum starting pay: $50,500/year
• Maximum salary: $101,999/year
• Initial pay placement depends on level of formal education and years of relevant experience

Schedule

• 182 contracted work days

Benefits Details

Benefit details can be found here.

Salary

The minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.

Job Description

This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans.

Application Instructions

• Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
• Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions
• Fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
• Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
• Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
• Upload current resume
• Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license

Interviews

Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure

District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.