Secondary Math Teacher

Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools

Description & Details:
Cotopaxi Schools, located in School District Fremont RE-3, is currently seeking a Secondary Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time position with benefits

Responsibilities: 
Provide direct instruction in the classroom to students.
Work with parents and agency personnel in coordinating the needs of each student.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Willingness to provide support/instruction in other extra-curricular activities.
Willingness to work within a small school setting.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
Must have a valid Colorado Certification/license as required by the Colorado Department of Education or the credentials to obtain a Colorado license.
Must be "highly qualified" in Secondary Mathematics.
Ability to work as part of a teacher team in the development and direction of the program.
Ability to work with parents and other school personnel in coordinating needs for each student.
Creative and positive communication skills with the ability to problem solve effectively.

Experience and/or Knowledge: 
Create a safe and supportive instructional environment.
Understanding and Implementation of science curriculum and the Colorado Academic Standards as related to the position.
Adapt and implement age-appropriate and skill-based lessons to improve and enhance student learning
The implementation of inclusion experiences for students with disabilities within the school setting and the community.
Collaborating with Certified teachers/paraprofessionals to provide strategies of instruction, modifications, and/or accommodations for students on an IEP or other academic plans.
Collaborating with Certified teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, administration, and all stakeholders in all academic areas. Be a resource to other staff and students.
Demonstrate effective and positive communication skills, both verbal and written, with all students, staff, and stakeholders.
Ensure effective evaluation of student growth and achievement levels.
Effective interactions with all stakeholders both within and outside the educational environment.
Ensure appropriate and effective student mentoring strategies.
Ensure that all students adhere to the school and district code of conduct and expectations.
Actively participate in all staff development, PLCs, parent/teacher conferences, open houses, school awards, programs, etc.
Plan and supervise extra-curricular activities or duties as appropriate.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
**The above list is not intended to be comprehensive in scope but outlines overall qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and knowledge.

Physical Demands With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation: 
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and fingers to handle, or feel. 
The work requires the use of a telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. 
The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information.
The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to be on feet up to eight hours every day. The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. 
Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and feel the shape, size, and temperature of objects. 
The work requires the ability to speak normally, use normal or aided vision and hearing, detect odors, identify colors, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. 
Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, working closely with others, working alone, and traveling by car, van, or bus.

Starting Salary: $42,516