Affective Needs Teacher - District Wide

Roaring Fork School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CO PERA (pension) enrollment with 1:1

TSA options

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Paid leave

Job summary

The Roaring Fork School District is seeking an Affective Needs Teacher (Severe Needs) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The teacher will support students with diverse needs across district schools and collaborate with teams to implement RFSD's instructional model.

Ideal candidates will have experience with English Language Learners, strong literacy and math instruction background, and a collaborative, coaching-oriented mindset. An instructional demonstration may be required for finalists.

Qualifications

• Elementary teaching experience.
• Experience with diverse learners including English Language Learners.
• Strong literacy and mathematics background.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to implement the RFSD instructional model.
• Participate in ongoing coaching cycles to improve practice.
• Build strong relationships with parents and students and colleagues.

Skills

Coaching mindset

Culturally responsive instruction

Literacy instruction

Math instruction

ELL experience

Team collaboration

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education (Gen) - Elementary
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: District-wide
• Date Available: 08/13/2026

The Roaring Fork School District seeks an Affective Needs Teacher (Severe Needs) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. Experience with Affective Needs and/or Language Development (Dual Language schools) are pluses. This position is listed as District Wide as the AN Teacher may support multiple schools in the RFSD.

Classroom teachers will work closely and collaboratively with their team to develop and implement the RFSD instructional model, and will be supported through ongoing coaching cycles to help the continuous improvement of their craft. We are seeking a positive and proactive individual who strives to build strong relationships with parents, students, and colleagues and embraces the mission and vision of our school.

RFSD offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.

• paid leave
• CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution
• TSA options
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

Pay range: $56,809 - $86,309 Based on education and years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Elementary teaching experience
• Experience teaching a diverse population of students including English Language Learners and previous work with intentionally implementing culturally responsive instruction
• Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction

Desired Core Competencies:

• Openness to coaching, feedback, and reflection in order to continuously improve practices.
• Values driven instructional leadership and professionalism
• Personal ownership and passion for improving outcomes for all learners

NOTE: An instructional demonstration will be required of all finalists, and the video-recorded submission of this demonstration may be required.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for ourstudents who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.