Intermediate School ESS Teacher

Job Title

2026/27 Intermediate School ESS Teacher (3-5) –

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Exceptional Student Services
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/11/2026
• Closing Date: 06/12/2026

Bayfield Intermediate School is seeking a full‑time Exceptional Student Services (ESS) teacher to work with our Intermediate School team. It is our mission to provide a safe and cooperative learning environment. Our focus as a team is to incorporate our school principles of respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness into our core standard curriculum and instruction. Through the use of technology, project‑based learning, collaboration, team building, real‑world problems, self‑reflection, and high expectations, we are committed to developing our students into lifelong learners.

Bayfield School District is located in a picturesque valley between the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world‑class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12‑months of recreation.

Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life‑long learning.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high‑quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision:
Each Student, Each Day:
Wolverine Way.

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or CDE licensure application in process)
• Completed and submitted BSD online application
• Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day:
  Wolverine Way
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check

• Positively impact student achievement, using appropriate instructional strategies and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Effectively manage the learning environment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity
• Participate in professional development for continuous learning
• Work with families in a partnership role
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community
• Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with a focus on Special Education

Not specified in the posting.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Power School, Word, Excel, Google)
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress
• Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English
• Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn
• Data‑driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge…