What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mathematics Teacher - Secondary Grade 9-12 - Math Teacher position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
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.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Lakewood High School proudly serves a unique and diverse population of approximately 2000 students. Often times a "misunderstood" school, over half of Lakewood's students choice in, a third of which participate in the International Baccalaureate program, and the other half come from our community rich neighborhoods. This is arguably why Lakewood is so attractive to so many. Because of this, our teaching staff, most of whom have master's degrees, are well versed in fulfilling the array of learning needs for students who anticipate joining the workforce after high school to those who plan on attending 4-year academic institutions, as well as to those who are anywhere in between the two.
In addition, Lakewood recognizes the needs of various sub populations, including those with special learning needs and English language learners. One of Lakewood's truisms is that its faculty is committed to teaching the whole child, not just meeting students' academic needs. Thus, the faculty has prioritized dedicating resources to these students by incorporating seven counseling personnel, one dedicated solely to transitioning freshmen to high school, as well as two additional mental health providers.
Student involvement in addition to their academic workload allows students to thrive which is why Lakewood High School also encourages students to participate in the large variety of athletic teams, clubs and activities it offers. Nearly half of our students participate in Varsity Level sports, and both our Theater and Vocal/Instrumental programs consistently perform and collect an array of prestigious awards with about 600 students combined who participate. With nearly 70 clubs and activities from which students can choose from, it is hard to find an LHS student who isn?t involved in some way.
"We Are Family" has been Lakewood's motto for many years, and our diverse population of students would agree. It is not uncommon to hear a collective ROAR after the daily announcement iterates, "It's a great day to be a Lakewood Tiger!" Consider joining our amazing Tiger family by joining our faculty or staff.
ABOUT YOU
Lakewood High School is seeking a classroom educator who will be an inspiring and impactful member of our school community. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about his or her content, who enjoys working in a collaborative team, who values partnering with families, and who profoundly believes in educating young adults. As a teacher at Lakewood, you will have the opportunity to work with engaged teammates and wonderful students who need your passion for learning. Join us!
ABOUT THE JOB
Classes will be determined in the spring.
Lakewood High School is located in Lakewood Colorado.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/11/2025
Teacher Secondary
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: $55,256.00 - $74,031.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2024
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.
- Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.
- Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.
- Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group support.
- Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.
- Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEPs, ALPs and 504s.
- Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.
- Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.
- Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.
- Communicate with parents as needed.
- Collaborate with other instructional staff.
- Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity.
- Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.
- Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
EXPERIENCE Experience with curriculum, assessment, staff development, and online learning. Experience with effective use of technology with teachers and/or students supporting educational technology initiatives. Awareness, understanding, and application of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Previous experience or current thinking about culturally responsive teaching that relates to achievement issues for all students. Demonstrated success using technology to ensure technological literate students.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate. Advanced degree or comparable experience in content area.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must possess demonstrated skills in classroom and online implementation of best practices in instructional strategies, demonstrated success in working with learners, proficiency with Blackboard, and experience with leading online learning. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of
standard District technology, ability to effectively and efficiently use for a variety of purposes, and demonstrated success in using technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources. Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
Salary : $55,256 - $74,032