What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Elementary 4th grade .5 Teacher position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Shelton Elementary School is an amazing school located in the quaint neighborhood of Heritage Dells in Golden with one of the most breathtaking views of any school here in Jefferson County.
On the average, we enroll about 460 students, kindergarten through fifth grade. We are proud to say we are a very diverse school both socioeconomically and ethnically. Our numbers vary from year to year but we usually have around 17 different languages spoken, 22 countries represented and about 85 students who have English as their second language. Shelton hosts a center-based program supporting students with Autism and a morning and afternoon preschool. In addition, we have about 50-60 students on Advanced Learning Plans. Our staff works hard to differentiate for all students and we do a great job including STEM, STEAM, Project-based learning, and hands-on learning. Cultivating the love of learning is what we do best at Shelton, especially in our community garden.
Regularly, teachers meet in PLC's (Professional Learning Communities) weekly for 70 minutes. Teachers share their expertise and work collaboratively to improve their teaching skills to ultimately improve student performance. Being a restorative school, we focus on building community with staff, students and families. It is important that we educate the whole child.
Shelton is a place where we make sure every student thrives socially, emotionally and academically. And, it's a place where children are safe, welcomed, and loved.
ABOUT YOU
Teachers at Shelton are committed to working collaboratively with their grade levels in PLCs and in grade level planning meetings. They are innovative thinkers who understand how to create authentic and engaging learning experiences for students. With over 15 different language spoken, our teachers celebrate diversity and build strong relationships with students and their families.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 10/24/2025
Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: , Hours/Day: 4.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56, $75,142.00 Effective as of:
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare and distribute parent communications.
Observe and evaluate student's performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Salary : $56,000 - $75,000
