Middle School Science Classroom Teacher
Ridgway School District
Job Posting: Middle School Science Classroom Teacher
Classification: Licensed / Full-Time / Exempt Grade Level: 6th- 8th
Responsibilities:
The Science teacher plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program in a middle school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. A background in all sciences is preferred but an emphasis on physical science, life science, earth and space science, and outdoor education is expected for this position. The candidate will maintain a positive learning environment and positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members. The candidate will work within collaborative teams to improve student learning, participate in extracurricular activities, field trips, and other school functions and duties. Finally, the candidate will deliver inclusive instruction, integrating students of all levels and abilities.
See Science Teacher-Middle School Job Description for additional details.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado Teaching License with a Science Education (K-12) Endorsement
• Demonstrated knowledge in Science
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrate the ability to teach in a manner that addresses individual student needs and enables the student to improve his/her performance
• Possess strong skills in collaborating with teachers for student learning
• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills
• Technology skills (Word, Excel, Student Information Systems, Gmail)
Preferred:
• Master’s degree
• Previous middle/high school science teaching experience
• Interest in coaching
Start Date:
August 14-15, 2025 (New Staff Orientation)
August 18-22, 2025 (Professional Development/Teacher Planning)
August 25, 2025 (1st Day of School)
Work Schedule:
177-day contract
Workday: 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Salary:
Refer to the Ridgway School District Certified Educator Matrix. (The 2025-2026 certified salary schedule will be available by May 2025.) Benefits include 100% paid employee health/dental insurance, optional vision and supplemental insurances, sick/personal/ bereavement days, parent leave, PERA, life insurance policy, and professional development opportunities.
Additional Information:
Ridgway is the Gateway to the San Juan Mountains, offering easy access to world-class climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, rafting, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, and much more!
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a complete Ridgway School District Certified Application (available at www.ridgway.k12.co.us), letter of interest, resume, copy of current CDE license, three recent letters of professional recommendation, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) to the following:
Ridgway School District R-2
Attn: Human Resource Director
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
Or email documents to jbutterbaugh@ridgway.k12.co.us
Contact Jeff Butterbaugh with questions at 970-626-4320 or via e-mail.
Internal applications will be considered. Internal applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume.
Begin post date: May 1, 2025
End post date: Open until filled