7th / 8th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Start Date:

Anticipated July 30th for the 2026-2027

School Year Position Type:

Full-time, 169 days per year

Location:

Cañon

Exploratory School Salary:

Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $45,186-$77,720.

Benefits:

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

Bachelor Degree or higher. Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Secondary Science and Secondary Math endorsement (or immediate eligibility to apply). Successful completion of the Middle School Math and Science Praxis exams Ability to pass a pre-employment physical. Strong knowledge of 7-8 Mathematics curriculum and Science standards with the ability to implement varied instructional strategies and literacy development across all levels. Teachers of Record or Residency Teachers are eligible to apply. Ability to create a positive learning environment for students with a strong understanding of Choice Theory. Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records. Strength in varied instructional strategies in both Math and Science and awareness of computer application uses in curriculum. Understanding of standards and various assessment applications. Ability to provide assessments and intervention for students with performance concerns. Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, parents, and staff. Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively, such as learning Management Systems, Schoology. Ability to sponsor or coach a variety of activities/athletics is an asset. Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public. Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities. Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision. Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs). Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data. Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications. Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel. Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology. Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements. Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District's Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State's Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher's demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

Quality Standard I :

Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

Quality Standard II :

Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Quality Standard III :

Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.

Quality Standard IV :

Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools Anticipated Timeline for

Hiring:

Open until filled

Screening of Applications:

Monday, April 13, 2026 Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700. Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 -

Telephone:

(719)276-5700,

Email:

jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org .