What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELD 3-5 Teacher position at Bennett School District 29J?
Position: ELD 3-5 Teacher
LOCATION: Bennett Intermediate School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
DATE AVAILABLE: 2026-2027 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Must possess a valid Colorado Licensure with appropriate endorsement
- Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
SKILLS SPECIFIC TO POSITION:
Colorado school districts are required to ensure all K - 3 teachers complete evidence-based training in teaching reading as a result of changes to the Colorado READ Act. Information on training requirements and how to complete evidence-based training can be found on CDE website under READ ACT.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students and administration.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and other appropriate methods for the subject area.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning for all students, including students with individual education plans, using approved curricula.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication
- Skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, organization, prioritization, problem solving and conflict management, assessment and evaluation.
- Ability to work with students, staff, administration, and parents.
- Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered, all documents must be submitted.
- Resume
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Sample Lesson Plan
- Colorado Licensure
SALARY: Negotiable based on current salary scale, experience, and education
CONTRACT: 162 Days
Pay: $51,500.00 - $69,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,500 - $69,400