Aspen Elementary School Teacher (K-4)

The Aspen Elementary School seeks a teacher for the 2025-2026 school year

Position Title: Kindergarten to 4th Grade Teacher

Department: Aspen Elementary School

Reports to: Aspen Elementary School Principal

Classification: Certified Full-time Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: Certified Salary Schedule

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc) and employee housing to those who qualify.

I: Position Summary

This position will focus upon student growth and achievement in the areas of K – 4th Grade mathematics, science, and reading. This teacher will create a supportive, positive class environment, establishing rapport with students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a solid foundation for elementary education.

II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in literacy and mathematics and knowledge of all other content areas she or he teaches, including knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of cognitive, social, and emotional development of the young child.
• Establish a respectful environment of a diverse population of students, developing a classroom learning environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and other children.
• Facilitate learning for all students using a variety of instructional methods, integrating, and utilizing technology, to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encourage exploration of ideas, and develop leadership qualities.
• Reflect on teaching practices, analyze student learning, development, and growth and apply what is learned to improve instruction.
• Demonstrate leadership, advocate for the school and students and exhibit high ethical standards.
• Take responsibility for student academic growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practice.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration, using a Multiple Tiers of Support System (MTSS) process with a team of administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Ensures full attendance on all contracted workdays as outlined in the employment agreement, including arriving on time and remaining for the entire contracted day.
• Be present and actively engaged during the scheduled workdays according to the school’s academic calendar, observing holidays, breaks, and scheduled professional development days as appropriate.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled workdays and meetings, including the beginning of school, lunch breaks, and any special assignments, ensuring minimal disruption to the academic schedule.
• Notify the appropriate school personnel in advance for any anticipated absences, including following district procedures for requesting leave, and provide documentation when necessary.
• In the event of an absence, ensure that appropriate substitute plans are prepared and submitted in accordance with school policy, facilitating a smooth transition for students.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

III: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage oneself by being organized, prepared, and punctual
• Ability to manage resources, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments
• Demonstrate appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations in a manner that enhances the school community
• Act in ways that directly support the missions of Aspen Elementary School and the Aspen School District on a consistent basis
• Ability to earn and grow as a professional
• Ability to use clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with young children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, and professional conduct
• Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
• Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality 

IV: Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• A current Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in elementary education or the ability to obtain this licensure within 3 months of hire

V: Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree 
• Previous experience teaching K-4th grade general education
• Experience with IB Programme Standards and Practices including units of inquiry curriculum development, instruction and assessment.
• Spanish Bilingual

VI: Work Environment

• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens

VII: Essential Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand.
• The employee is frequently required to rise from a seated position; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally, balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

VIII: Acknowledgement

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The successful candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Salary : $59,400 - $95,753