3rd Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher Garfield Re-2 School District Highland Elementary School

• Rifle, Colorado Job Details

Job ID:

5642289

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description ~2026-2027 School Year!~ At Highland Elementary, WE CAN stay positive, be mindful, and meet high expectations. WE WILL grow academically, socially, and emotionally. WE ARE future leaders! We can...we will...because we are

HIGHLAND!

!! To learn a little more about Highland Elementary School, please click here.

Position Summary:

Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception. For the complete job description of duties and job requirements, please click "HERE" .

Status:

Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week, 165 Days Per Year

Title:

3rd Grade Teacher

Location:

Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO

Salary Range:

• In district experience only
• $44,731
• 123,977
• No in district experience
• $44,731
• 67,102 Salary Schedules

Benefits:

Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more. Benefit Guide Visit Rifle

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• Long Term Substitute
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Position Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$44,731 to $67,102 Per Year Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required