An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
INR 5th Grade Teacher Lewis-Palmer School District - 3.4 Monument, CO Job Details Full-time $44,550 - $75,279 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance
Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description JobID:
5909
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 18 years 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. To be considered, please complete the online application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position is open until filled. To learn more about the position please reference the attached job description down below. 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, (719) 488-4700, or email
