Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

Date Posted:
2/14/2023

Location:
Glenwood Springs Elementary School

Date Available:
August, 2023

Glenwood Springs Elementary School - K-3 Teacher
GSES is seeking applications for a dynamic, knowledgeable, innovative 2nd grade teacher to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.

Glenwood Springs Elementary (GSES) serves a diverse and multilingual student population of 550 PreK- 5th grade students. GSES has partnered with EL Education since the fall of 2013 with a focus on creating exciting classrooms where every student grows in character and academics while contributing to a better world. Classroom teachers at GSES work closely and collaboratively with their team to develop and implement the EL Education model in their classrooms and throughout the school. GSES seeks a positive and proactive individual who can get their hands dirty, work with teams and embrace the "We are Crew, not Passengers" motto.

Required Qualifications:

• Colorado Teaching License (K-6)

Desired Qualifications:

• Elementary teaching experience


• Experience teaching students to learn to read; recent training in the science of reading


• Experience with experiential education, project-based learning, or other similar models.


• Experience teaching a diverse population of students.


• Experience in adventure, outdoor, and/or environmental education settings.


• Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction.


• Bilingual

For more information visit our website at http://gses.rfsd.k12.co.us/ and EL Education Schools at elschoools.org.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. First round of applications will be reviewed March 21st .

Pay Range

$50,000 to 71,895 **Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

With 13 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 (average - 21); 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.

Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/ nYEsuFVucJ8