What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at School District 49?
LICENSED TEACHER VACANCY
SCIENCE TEACHER - SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Starting Date
July 28, 2026
New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation
New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24th & 27th
Experience
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience
Work Schedule
182 contracted work days
Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendar
Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary
The minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.
Job Description: High School Teacher
Qualifications And Expectations
See attached job description for details about this position.
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
EOE M/F/D/V
Application Instructions
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
SCIENCE TEACHER - SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Starting Date
July 28, 2026
New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation
New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24th & 27th
Experience
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience
Work Schedule
182 contracted work days
Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendar
Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary
The minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.
Job Description: High School Teacher
Qualifications And Expectations
- BA/BS from accredited college or university
- Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: Science
- See the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for other Endorsement Requirements
See attached job description for details about this position.
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
EOE M/F/D/V
Application Instructions
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:
- Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
- Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
- Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
- Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
- Upload current resume
- Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Salary : $50,500 - $101,999