5th Grade (Temporary)

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 51,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 in Colorado is seeking a 5th Grade elementary teacher for a temporary assignment at Chatfield Elementary. The position runs 188 days per year and follows the district's teacher base pay salary schedule.

Applicants must hold a Colorado Teaching License with Elementary Endorsement or be eligible. External candidates are welcome; postings reflect a typical range and placement based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Colorado Teaching License w/ Elementary Endorsement

Education

Colorado Teaching License w/ Elementary Endorsement

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

5th Grade (Temporary) JobID: 12710

• Position Type: Teaching Elementary School/ Intermediate - Grades 3, 4, 5
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: Chatfield Elementary
• Closing Date: 7/27 or open until filled

Description

5th Grade

Job Summary

Elementary Teacher

Qualifications

Must have or be eligible for Colorado Teaching License w/ Elementary Endorsement

Working Conditions

188 days/year

Application Procedure

Apply Online

Selection Procedure

Position is posted to internal transfers for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days or open until filled.

Salary & Benefits

Teacher Base Pay Salary Schedule Range: $50,765 - $105,998 based on one (1) FTE at one hundred eighty eight (188) days.

Hiring Range for External Candidates

$50,765 - $87,145

*Teachers are initially placed according to experience. Teachers new to the District may be granted up to 15 years of experience, provided the experience occurred within the last 20 years in accordance with the MVEA Agreement.

View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules

Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 8:19:12 AM CST.