1st grade teacher - Leadville, Colorado

Starting Date 2026

Primary purpose:

Contributing to our school as part of our CREW involves teaching a dynamic, comprehensive curriculum throughout the learning, safety, and data‑driven instruction are fundamental components to helping each student grow to their capacity. We believe in providing a high quality, equitable education for all students in any of our classrooms. At LCES, we love our students so much that we challenge them and set high expectations!

Compensation: Follows Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

EXCELLENT benefits included - medical, dental, vision Benefits and pay prorated for start date.

FLSA :
Exempt if Certified; non‑exempt if Classified

Length of Assignment :
Academic year: 179 teacher contract days, 160 student contact days. Majority of teaching days are on a 4‑day work week beginning in March 2026 through June 2026.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches prescribed curriculum in: reading, language arts, mathematics, phonics, modules and social/emotional skills. Backwards planning and intentional focus on the standards are crucial among teams.
• Develops strong relationships with each learner to foster a sense of CREW.
• Adheres to Common Content Expectations and Learning Environment Expectations.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Develops intervention groups as needed.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Collaborates with teammates with a growth mind‑set and focus on student achievement.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, email, text, notes, and in‑person to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Develops READ plans and contributes to IEP development, as needed.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing program, as needed.
• Participates in PLC, PD, MTSS, and other collaborative teams for the benefit of the school and/or students.

• Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university OR classified staff actively enrolled in a bachelor program in education with ability to complete BA and licensure within an agreed upon time
• Colorado teaching certificate, or actively enrolled in Alternative Licensure Program.
• Strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and demonstrated competence in the classroom.
• Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
• Experience with students who are learning English as their second language, love living in remote‑mountain towns, is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
• Love for Leadville and our students, bilingual preferred.

Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kathleen Fitzsimmons
• Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street
• Leadville, Colorado 80461
• Phone:
• Email: kfitz