2nd Grade Teacher

Position Overview

Lewis-Palmer School District 38, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a 2nd Grade Teacher at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School beginning with the 2026-27 school year. The first day for teachers new to our district is July 31 2026.

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Grade 2
• Date Posted: 5/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  26-27 School Year

Candidates must have, or be eligible to receive, a current Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement and meet CDE READ Act requirements. Applicants should have a solid foundation in literacy and a genuine understanding of the developmental needs of early elementary students. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using the Benchmark Workshop and Everyday Math curriculums. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to be a team player, and strong collaboration and communication skills, working well with colleagues and partnering closely with families to support student success.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. The pay range is $44,550 to $75,279.

All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account (PERA). Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Lewis-Palmer provides one plan at no cost to the individual, and employees may choose from additional options. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with district policies and afforded to all eligible positions in accordance with Colorado law.

The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.