Teacher Elementary- 5th Grade- Shepardson Elementary School

Overview

This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Shepardson Elementary School for the fall semester beginning August 10, 2026 to December 18, 2026. It is a 100% assignment for one semester only.

Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Salary based on the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule, with a range of $58,000 - $89,278 annually for 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025.

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject areas in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Create individualized programs of instruction for students.
• Produce classroom materials and curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment maximizing instructional opportunity, supervise student behavior and well-being, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Communicate student progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve outcomes.
• Show commitment to understanding, appreciating, and accommodating student diversity; engaging families; supporting district policies; and personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings; student or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with a proper teaching licensure program.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent.