Teacher - Grade 4 (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Teacher for Grade 4 at Gold Rush Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. Under supervision of the Principal, you will plan and deliver engaging instruction, assess student progress, and support a positive learning environment.

This one-year position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Colorado teaching license. The role includes collaboration with staff, implementing district curricula, managing behavior, and maintaining records to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Colorado Teaching License or eligibility required
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction using district curricula

Responsibilities

• Use technology to deliver varied learning materials and monitor student progress
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that promote active learning
• Manage classroom behavior by enforcing rules and procedures
• Plan and implement an instructional program that fosters student growth
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and prepare required reports
• Support school activities, participate in meetings and parent communication

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Teacher - Grade 4 (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

Job Description

Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending and squatting

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Serve as an integral part of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.

Certifications

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Gold Rush Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

Yes

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range

$51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

General

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 5, 2027