INR 5th Grade Teacher

Lewis Palmer School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health insurance (medical, dental, & +

Paid leave

Job summary

Lewis-Palmer School District seeks a 5th Grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Palmer Lake Elementary School. Strengths in ELA and Social Studies requested, with partnerships with families to support student success.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Colorado teaching license with endorsement; CKLA experience is a plus. Pay placement follows the district schedule based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have, or be eligible to receive a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
• Experience with CKLA literacy curriculum is appreciated.
• Knowledge of the PLC process, how to use data to drive instruction and Responsive Classroom principles are preferred.

Skills

ELA

Social Studies

Collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Colorado teaching license

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Grade 5
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location: Palmer Lake Elementary School
• Date Available: When Filled

Palmer Lake Elementary School is seeking an INR 5th Grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year with strengths in ELA and Social Studies. We value educators who work well with colleagues and partner closely with families to support student success. Candidates must have, or be eligible to receive a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement. Experience with CKLA literacy curriculum is appreciated. Knowledge of the PLC process, how to use data to drive instruction and Responsive Classroom principles are preferred.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website. This position will remain open until filled.

• All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA.
• Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans.
• Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.

Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, [phone], or email [e-mail]