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Science Teacher - Fox Ridge Middle School

Cherry Creek Schools, Aurora, CO, United States


Science Teacher – Fox Ridge Middle School
Job Identification: 1012972

Posting Date: 04/27/2026, 02:30 PM

Apply Before: 05/05/2026, 10:00 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Location: 26301 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO, 80016, US

Department: Fox Ridge Middle School

Tentative Start Date: 08/01/2026

Days Per Year: 185

Hard to Fill: Yes

Job Summary
Develop coursework to support effective instruction of science at the school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one situations (Daily 30%)

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction, classroom materials, curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities (Daily 20%)

Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments (Daily 10%)

Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction (Daily 10%)

Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well‑being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate (Daily 5%)

Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students (Daily 5%)

Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed (Daily 5%)

Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes (Daily 5%)Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities (Daily 5%)

Perform other duties as assigned or requested (Daily 5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license

Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field—Elementary Education (grades K‑6) for elementary assignments or Science (grades 6‑12) for secondary assignments

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic classroom management and planning skills

Basic organizational skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills

Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards

Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement

Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum

Ability and desire to work as a team member

Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community

Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups

Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)

Primarily works indoors

Typical moderate noise level

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent bending and reaching

Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing

Speaking and hearing

Visual concentration

Eye/hand coordination

Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Desired Qualifications

Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree

Three (3) years of successful science teaching experience

Experience working in the public sector

Experience advising school clubs/co‑curricular activities

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

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