Intermediate School Teacher (5th Grade)

Bennett School District No. 29J; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett School District 29J seeks an Elementary 5th Grade Teacher for Bennett Intermediate School. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff, parents, and specialists to meet diverse needs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, valid Colorado licensure with endorsement, and a satisfactory background check. The position is tied to the 2026-2027 school year with 162 prorated days and negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Valid Colorado Licensure with appropriate endorsement.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.

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 staff to plan and schedule lessons using approved curricula.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to support students' needs.
• Enforce school policies and maintain classroom order.
• Guide and counsel students with academic or adjustment concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Interpersonal relations

Organization & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

TITLE: Elementary 5th Grade 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

SALARY:

Negotiable based on current salary scale, experience, and education

CONTRACT:

162 Days Prorated for 26-27 School Year

Bennett School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Bennett School District 29J 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, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

The following person has been identified as the compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district:

Ramie Dillingham, Human Resources Director

Bennett School District 29J

805 Washington Way

Bennett, CO 80102

720-500-1495 ext. 8202

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