Position Type:
Middle School Level Teaching/Math/Science Teacher

Date Posted:
8/10/2026

Location:
Monterey Community School

LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

POSITION: Teacher, Middle School Math/Science

LOCATION: 2201 McElwain Blvd., Denver, CO 80229 - Monterey Community

PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary

CALENDAR: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Monterey Community School is a K-8 school that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Monterey is based on principles and practices of personal, interpersonal, and organizational effectiveness, and upon the powerful premise that every child possesses unique strengths and can be a leader.

Through a program called "Leader in Me," Monterey students will learn the skills to become self-reliant, take initiative, prioritize their time, be considerate of others, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life. This helps students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and beyond.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Monterey Community School.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Math/Science endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have a commitment to raising achievement among all students including high-need students, students with disabilities, advanced students, and those who are performing below grade level.
2. Develop lesson plans which ensure instruction is paced well, encourage students to think critically, engage all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensure smooth classroom management.
3. Provide students with skills necessary to meet or exceed the Grade Level Expectations of the Colorado Academic Standards with defined sequential outcomes, authentic and engaging work, and modeled assessment expectations.
4. Clearly communicate student progress and achievements throughout course work with students and parents.
5. Maintain professional communications and interactions with students, parent community, and staff.
6. Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues across content areas. Collaboration includes participating in planning meetings to develop integrated instruction and improve teaching practices, implementing a rigorous curriculum, authentic instruction, and multiple assessment strategies.
7. Attend and take full advantage of professional development offered.
8. Model, instill, and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture.
9. Perseverance in the face of challenges.
10. Work with a growth mindset.
11. All other duties as assigned.

TRAINING:

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS