5th Grade Homeroom Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4,5
• Date Posted: 2/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Glenwood Springs Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026

"Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world."

Position: 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
School Year:
Location: Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Reports to: Glenwood Springs Elementary School Principal
Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
Contract Period: 185 working days.

• $54,000 to $83,500 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience). The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE
  1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule.
• Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See Salary Placement Criteria for more information.
• The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program. RFSD Benefits Guide.
• With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes;
  
  a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Glenwood Springs Elementary School is a joyful learning community where every child belongs and is inspired to take risks to reach their greatest potential. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, GSES is a community-focused, rigorous, project-based school that empowers every child to become a compassionate, critical thinker.
• Serving a diverse and multilingual population of 460 Pre-K through 5th-grade students, we provide challenging academics, supportive relationships, and unique bilingual opportunities—a biliteracy program with daily English and Spanish instruction. Our commitment to a well-rounded education is furthered by our dedicated exploratory teachers in STEAM, physical education, and music, who foster a spirit of adventure and discovery in every student. Special Education teachers at GSES work collaboratively with teams to ensure every child thrives every day.
  
  At GSES, we embrace our "We are Crew, not Passengers" philosophy, seeking positive and proactive individuals ready to join our mission.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develops and administers elementary school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the…