Secondary Science Teacher

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to create a classroom where students feel challenged, supported, and able to grow through consistent, effective instruction. The teacher plans lessons aligned to standards, builds a calm and focused learning environment, and uses assessment to understand student progress and guide next steps. The teacher for this position provides instruction in science and works closely with students, families, and colleagues to support both academic and personal growth. This position is scheduled to work with 9th - 12th grade teaching Biology and Science Electives (currently scheduled is Anatomy and Environmental Science). 

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Instruction and Learning

• Plan and deliver lessons that utilize the Board of Education adopted curriculum, meet grade level state standards, and reflect the needs of diverse learners. 
• Use a range of instructional strategies, including inquiry-based learning, discussion, modeling, small-group instruction, and guided practice. 
• Adapt instruction and materials to support students with varying readiness levels, interests, and learning needs.
• Use instructional time effectively by designing lessons with clear purpose, aligned tasks, and routines that keep students engaged in meaningful learning.

Classroom Culture

• Establish and maintain clear expectations for behavior to ensure a calm, safe, and productive learning environment where students are active in their learning, engaged in grade-level tasks that connect to clear learning targets and require reasoning and application, and follow routines that support academic growth.
• Build strong relationships with students and families that combine high expectations with consistent support.
• Maintain a well-organized classroom environment with resources and materials that support both learning and instruction.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Assess students' growth using formative and summative measures. 
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress in accordance with the LCHS Grading Policy. 
• Administer state and district assessments as required. 

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress and share information about student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and address student needs, including academic, behavior, and social emotional. 
• Participate in curriculum development, schoolwide initiatives, committees, and student activities. 
• Partner with administrators in the evaluation and professional growth process. 

Professional Responsibilities 

• Engage in ongoing professional learning to strengthen instructional practice.
• Supervise students during assigned duties and activities.
• Follow Lake County High School (LCHS) common classroom procedures and implement the school’s Vision for Instruction in planning, instruction, and collaboration. (The Vision for Instruction is currently under development for implementation during the 2026–2027 school year.)
• If holding a Master’s degree in a science field, may be assigned to teach concurrent enrollment courses in partnership with Colorado Mountain College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university 
• Current Colorado teaching license for grades 6-12 with a Science Endorsement (or actively enrolled in an alternative licensure program).
• Must be authorized to work in the US and pass all required background/fingerprint clearances
• A strong commitment to serving the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of Lake County students.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, and not necessary for hiring. 
• Willingness to become CTE Credentialed and have a Masters in Science field preferred, and not necessary for hiring.