Barone Middle School Classroom Teacher

Barone Middle School is seeking individuals with the ability to teach 6th 7th and 8th grades. The District prefers a person with strong knowledge and understanding of standards-based education with a willingness to work or successful experience in a collaborative culture dedicated to using data to drive instruction differentiation and student learning.

Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 625 students in grades Pre-K through Twelve. The Middle School has approximately 152 students grades 6-8. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual social and emotional needs of the middle school student. Professional involvement beyond the local level and successful teaching experience are desirable. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to Excellence in all we do.

Date Available: Position begins August 1 2026

Job Functions/Qualifications:

• Models ethical standards continual growth collaborative work and care and concern for students materials and facilities.
• The Classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies.
• The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standards-based assessment planning and instruction.
• The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
• The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
• Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum assessment models of instruction.
• Other job duties as assigned. To view the full Job Description clickHERE.
• The District is willing to consider candidates for an AlternativeLicensure Program.

The alternative teacher pathway allows districts to hire candidates with specific content knowledge andwho hold an undergraduate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education to teach while completing the necessary teacher training based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards. Alternativeteacher preparation programs vary in lengthfrom 1 year to 2 years (though special education generalist candidates may take a third year if necessary).While serving as a teacher alternative candidatesput what they learn into practice who meets this criteria and is interested in teaching should contact the school district.

Applications: Please submit application/resume/references to: Certified application can be foundHERE.

Jessica Browning- Human Resources Director

Meeker Re-1 School District

School Administration Office

555 Garfield Street/P.O. Box 1089

Meeker CO 81641

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Compensation and Benefits

• Salary negotiable based upon qualifications and experience
• Current salary schedule can be found here: MSD 25/26 Salary Schedule
• Fully paid health dental and life insurance for the employee and $119 towards dependent health coverage.
• Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) member account with employer contribution of 21.4%.
• 11 personal/sick days
• Probationary Contract for 3 years
• Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School.
• Reimbursement of moving expenses; up to $1000 for in-state moves and up to $2000 for out-of-state moves.

Timeline:Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until March 1 2026 at 4:00 pm.

The Meeker School District Re-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The educational programs activities and employment opportunities offered by Meeker School District RE-1 are offered without regard to race color sex (which includes marital status) sexual orientation (which includes transgender) religion national origin ancestry creed disability or need for special education regarding alleged unlawful discrimination or harassmentshould be directed to the Meeker School District superintendent 555 Garfield PO Box 1089 Meeker CO 81641 Phone ; or to The Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1961 Stout Street Third Floor Denver CO 80294 Phone .