3rd Grade Teacher

Location: Gilcrest

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

Date Posted:

3/5/2026

Location:

Pete Mirich Elementary School

Date Available:

07/30/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Elementary Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Building Principal Pay Range:
Certified Salary Schedule Prepared/Revised Date:
Work Year: 170 days

SUMMARY:

The Elementary Classroom Teacher is responsible for creating a positive, engaging learning environment that supports student growth and development. They design and deliver differentiated lessons aligned with district and state standards, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records. The teacher fosters strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, collaborates to address student needs, and participates in professional development. Their role is crucial in promoting academic achievement, social growth, and a safe, organized classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to "other duties as assigned, "equals 100%.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

% of time

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities, Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education, and develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

D

15%

Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated and completes accurate attendance daily, differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners, and evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.

D

15%

Assists the administration in implementing the District's philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.

D

15%

Administers group assessments in accordance with the District's testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado, and maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.

Q

5%

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.

D

15%

Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records, participates in curriculum development and implementation, and plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).

A

5%

Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems, communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students' schooling, and makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.

W

15%

Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities, becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsor ships of student activities, and attends and participates in staff meetings as required.

M

15%

Perform other duties as assigned.

M

5%

TOTAL=

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Valid certificate/license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

* Appropriate endorsement for the teaching assignment.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education…