Teacher - 2nd Grade

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbine Hills Elementary School within Jeffco Public Schools is seeking a 2nd Grade teacher for an annual, full-time position in Jefferson County, Colorado. The role offers a salary range of $56,085.00 to $75,142.00 annually, with a 1.000 FTE and 8 hours/day over 185 days.

The successful candidate must hold a Colorado Teaching License or authorization and meet content-area qualifications as required by the district.

Qualifications

• Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization.
• Must meet Colorado 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Colorado Teaching License or authorization

Job description

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

Columbine Hills Elementary School is truly an amazing small school serving 315 students located in the Columbine area of Jefferson County. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to carry out our mission of "Aiming for Success, Believing Together We Can!" We are proud to have a center-based program that supports students with Autism. Through our shared values, the students, parents, staff and community members of Columbine Hills will collaboratively ensure an environment where everyone succeeds academically, socially, and emotionally to cultivate independent thinkers and problem solvers in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Columbine Hills is a collaborative community that takes collective ownership for its students learning and results. Through our shared values of shared leadership, communication, positivity, student centered, growth mindset, and In the spirit of a growth-mindset, we as a staff continually work to improve upon our strengths and deepen our teaching practices through professional learning communities.

ABOUT YOU

Teachers at Columbine Hills understand the importance of building relationships with students, parents, staff and our community partners. All staff is committed to our shared values of being student-centered, having a growth mindset, shared leadership, communication, collaboration, and positivity. Through the structure of professional learning communities, our staff works as a team to ensure the success of all students academically, socially, and emotionally.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 10/07/2026
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2026

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

**Job description not yet updated for SY26. Consult HR Partner before using.**

• 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.

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.