Cortez - Elementary Teacher 4th Grade - Kemper

Cortez - Elementary Teacher 4th Grade - Kemper

Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Kemper Elementary - Cortez, Colorado

Starting Date: Jan 6, 2026

Position: Teacher 4th Grade - Kemper Elementary

School Year: 24/25

• Creates an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns to school-wide values, behavioral expectations, and positive behavioral support systems.
• Develops and teaches standard-based lessons that provide all students with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.
• Actively participates in weekly teacher-led grade-level professional learning communities.
• Participates in the data-driven instruction cycle using formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction for adequate growth.
• Utilizes data to provide individualized support through small group instruction and to identify students needing additional support through MTSS/RtI processes.
• Provides leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals and other school intervention staff in the classroom.
• Communicates with and engages parents/guardians as partners in supporting student goals.
• Supports the development of the whole child, including regular opportunities for social-emotional learning and character education.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and district policies.

• Education and Certification:
  Master’s degree preferred;
  Teacher’s License for Colorado (Required in some cases)
• Experience and Skills:
  
  Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction preferred; instructional leadership or coaching experience preferred;
  Get Better Faster Framework preferred; high level of personal organization and planning; technology proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
• Culture and Fit:
  Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez RE-1; ambition to grow as a leader; openness to feedback; high standards of integrity; collaborative practitioner
• Supervisory Duties:
  None

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Understanding of Colorado state standards for English language arts; ability to develop literacy across the curriculum; ability to present information clearly in writing and orally
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Understanding of Colorado state standards for math; ability to deliver rigorous and dynamic mathematics instruction using varied methods

Commitment to continuous improvement; ability to apply current research and educational theory; receptiveness to feedback and data-driven instructional changes; ongoing collaboration with colleagues

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Includes standing, walking, reading, communicating with students; lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; exposure to typical school environment factors. See full description for details.

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer; 400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321; titl; 504 Compliance Officer; 400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321; 504com