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.

Drake Middle School is a neighborhood school supporting 6th through 8th grade with around 950 students, 22% FRL, 5% ELL and 22% minority students. Drake is a school with deep traditions and a history of long-standing academic excellence. Our motto is Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts. Our staff is compiled of highly qualified, Board certified teachers who are lifelong learners. We consistently meet all of the state and district requirements for academic growth and achievement in all content areas. Our staff is focused on the whole child and we pride ourselves in offering strong core and elective classes that are rich with rigor and innovation. Students are challenged to own their learning experiences and embrace the cognitive struggle. We believe all students can find success, we offer honors classes and differentiated interventions to meet the needs of our learners. Drake is a middle school that believes in nurturing the whole child and we have implemented the renowned WEB program. WEB supports the social emotional learning of middle school age students and promotes the message of kindness and that everyone belongs.

Teachers at Drake are collaborative and innovative when developing lessons and learning opportunities for students. Our academic success stems from fostering strong relationships with their students and families. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) are part of our culture, teachers use data driven conversations to develop responsive, differentiated instruction. At Drake our mottos is Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!

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: $52,625.00 - $70,506.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2023

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.

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.

Jeffco Salary Schedules

Jeffco Benefits

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.