Teacher - 4th Grade

Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade

Exempt Site:
Olathe Elementary School

Direct Supervisor:
Building Principal

Contracted Length Term:
Teacher 178 Days

Salary

Schedule:

Teacher (range $51,516 - $83,929 based on 26/27 salary schedules, education and experience)

Start Date:

August 12, 2026 (Limited Term)

School Summary

At Olathe Elementary School, we're more than just a place to workwe're a family. Our school sits in the heart of the small farming community of Olathe, Colorado, and we're proud to be part of a community that truly rallies around its school. Many of our staff members have been here for their entire careerssome even attended OES themselves! That kind of loyalty and connection says a lot about what makes this place so special.

Our vision is to engage minds, illuminate hearts, and empower students to reach their full potential and make a meaningful difference in the world. But it's more than just wordsit's something we live out every single day. We're a fun, collaborative staff who work hard, support each other, and believe in putting relationships first. We're serious about student growth and focused on data-driven instruction, but we always lead with care and connection.

Our kids are kind, respectful, and eager to learn, and we have very few behavior issues. It's truly a joy to teach here. Our families are involved and supportive, and volunteers are always around to lend a hand. Students at OES go on to the middle and high school just across the road, so we get to watch them grow over the yearsand they always remember their time with us.

If you're passionate about education, love working as part of a team, and want to be part of something meaningful in a community that values kids and teachers alike, we'd love to welcome you to OES.

Benefits

At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks:
Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position

Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide instruction rooted in the Colorado Academic Standards in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health. Engage students through a variety of instructional models including Direct Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Station Rotation Model, Collaborative Groups, and Independent Study/Practice. Complete in a timely, accurate manner, roster and/or caseload reports, as required. Continually and appropriately incorporate the use of technology in the presentation and delivery of instruction to students.

Continually monitor and adjust students' instruction through the use of differentiation in such a manner as to enable the student to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards. Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties. Confer frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding issues that impact school performance. Uses multiple measures to assess (summative and…