Ute Pass Elementary-Physical Education Teacher

UTE PASS ELEMENTARY-PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Physical Education
• Date Posted: 5/22/2026
• Location: Ute Pass Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 06/12/2026

UTE PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Manitou Springs School District

405 EL MONTE PLACE

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829

PRINCIPAL

• Current valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Experience in PE instruction preferred
• Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges
• Knowledge of the Colorado Student Standards
• Must complete a fingerprint/background check

The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors determined with supervisor and/or building principal.

• Teaches a specialty curriculum physical education to students in a classroom, using approved curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Engages in professional development and implements strategies that support school-wide instructional initiative.
• Gathering student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs.
• Supporting student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation and sound classroom management practices.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat students with respect and dignity.
• Establish rapport with students and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Maintaining updated grade books, tracking the data, drafting report cards.
• Effectively communicates with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement in a positive and professional manner.
• Participating in professional development and building level staff meetings per direction of the building principal.
• Actively participate in full implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
• Assisting in orientation and open houses as needed.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Teaches small group intervention in reading and math.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work primarily takes place in a school setting, with occasional off-site meetings, trainings, or events.
• May require some evening or weekend hours to accommodate school events, meetings, or activities.

181 day calendar

See salary schedule (on website)

Exempt-Certified

Please submit an online application packet.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 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, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.

ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator: