Teacher - Elementary

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.

Lasley Elementary School is an outstanding community school that has proudly served Jefferson County, CO for more than 60 years. At Lasley, we live our school's mission and vision every day by demonstrating critical thinking, life-long learning, and collaboration.

We serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Our success stems from our school's core value: focusing on the whole child. Every member of the Lasley staff works tirelessly to develop each child, while collaborating and partnering with both families and the greater community. In addition to our excellence in academics, we have a full-time social worker and innovative partnership with Jefferson County Mental Health that helps to provide for the emotional and mental well-being for our students.

Lasley proudly sponsors many family education nights and works with our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to encourage community outreach opportunities for every student.

Lasley Elementary School has some of the finest educators in all of Jefferson County Public Schools. We have partnerships and mentorships with many of the Denver area's largest and most influential universities. In fact, every year, leading universities want to send their student teachers to our school to learn how to replicate what we do.

We invite you to visit our school to find out what our families have known for the past 60 years - Lasley Elementary is truly a world-class school in your own backyard.

Lasley Elementary School has been a pillar of excellence in Jefferson County, CO, for over 60 years, fostering a community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do:

"At Lasley, we cultivate an inclusive community that prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, uplifts whole-child learning, and fosters a deep sense of belonging through collaborative teamwork."

We offer two dynamic learning pathways to meet the needs of our diverse learners:
? A Dual Language Program, developing bilingual and biliterate students
? A Traditional All-English Program, focused on strong academic foundations

Beyond the classroom, we provide after-school programming, an active PTA, and a specialized ASD program that supports neurodiverse learners. Our staff benefits from innovative mental health partnerships, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs with leading universities in the Denver area.

Lasley isn?t just a school?it?s a family. If you're an educator who values collaboration, inclusivity, and student-centered learning, we invite you to join us in shaping the future. Come be part of a team that uplifts, inspires, and makes a difference every day

?? Apply today and grow with us at Lasley Elementary

A teacher at Lasley Elementary is a professional who works collaboratively with colleagues and keeps students at the forefront of decisions. A teacher at our school believes in the power of relationship building with students, families, and staff and works within a culture of trust to continue to learn and grow in his/her practice with positivity and a growth mindset. Innovation, passion and dedication are core values we seek in our staff.

This is a 3rd Grade Position. Successful candidate will be working with a seasoned team.

Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026

Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56, $75,142.00 Effective as of:

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.

SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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 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.

Jeffco Salary Schedules

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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.