Secondary Science Teacher
La Veta School District RE-2
Job Description: Secondary Science Teacher
Organization: La Veta School District RE 2
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Date Needed: 7/1/2026
City: La Veta
Location: Colorado
Country: United States
Primary Category: Secondary Teacher
Salary: $41,175.00 yearly
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Experience Requirement: 1-2 years
Description & Details
Secondary Science Teacher (6-12)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 160 Contracted days annually, or as otherwise determined by
the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established guidelines or
procedures and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
REPORTS TO: Principal (unless otherwise specified)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience:
1. Student teaching or an alternative student teaching program equivalent
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Current State of Colorado License for Teachers or other such license or qualifications
as defined by the Alternative License Program and/or the Teacher in Residence Program
as defined by the Colorado State Board of Education or state law
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
3. Complies with all policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment
4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk Management
5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
6. Follows appropriate District policies, procedures, and directives
7. Meets deadlines
8. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job
9. Develops and maintains professional working relations with students, parents, employees, and
patrons of the District
10. Continual compliance with regulations, rules, or statutes related to Colorado State Board of
Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education, and Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates the ability to align instructional expectations with adopted content learning
standards
2. Demonstrates the ability to teach in a manner that addresses individual student needs and
enables the student to improve his or her performance
3. Demonstrates proficiency in measuring and monitoring each student’s progress toward
achieving content learning standards
4. Demonstrates the ability to assess and analyze student performance to improve learning
5. Demonstrates the ability to modify instructional practices and methods when necessary to
promote student progress
6. Demonstrates the ability to engage parents as learning partners to promote student learning
7. Demonstrates the ability to integrate technology to support instruction
8. Demonstrates content area knowledge
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Within this job description, essential functions may vary from one assignment to another.
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Implements, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional
goals and objectives
3. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and curricular meetings as required
4. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
5. Plans for and directs the work of educational assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s) as assigned
6. Effectively models and reinforces positive learning skills and work habits and also encourages
students to seek more knowledge
7. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the principal including, but not limited to,
committees, duties both inside and outside the school building, and extra-curricular activities
8. Incorporates effectively the use of the Teaching & Learning Cycle (TLC) and the Instructional &
Assessment Framework (IAF)
9. Models an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion
10. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs
11. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact
with colleagues in a professional manner
12. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change
13.Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned
Widefield School District Teacher Rubric For Evaluation
The following quality standards and elements reflect the knowledge and skills required of
a teacher in his or her assigned area.
14. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain positions within the District may impose
additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and
talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to exert average or
above average physical activities in the Center Based Special Education programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.
This is a temporary administrative guide, subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
La Veta School District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.