Teacher - 2nd Grade

Teacher - 2nd Grade JobID: 4125 Position Type: Teaching - Elementary School/Primary - Grades K, 1st or 2nd Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Cottonwood Elementary School Date Available: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 07/23/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade Exempt Site: Cottonwood Elementary School Direct Supervisor: Building Principal Contracted Length Term: Teacher � 178 Days Salary Schedule: Teacher (range $51,516 - $83,929 based on 26/27 salary schedules, education and experience) Start Date: August 12, 2026 - Limited Term position School Summary: We believe at Cottonwood that each member of our community matters. We strive to make every student, employee, family member, or community member welcome at our school. We believe that each of us is responsible for growing and changing our practices to be the best version of ourselves. As a team, we focus on our school vision to: Be Kind, Believe You Can, and Give It Your All. We work to infuse these core values into all of our work. Should you choose to apply to Cottonwood, please know we will work tirelessly to make you feel safe, welcome, and give you the space and resources to grow as an educator. Thank you for taking an interest in our school, we look forward to meeting you. District Summary: Nestled within Colorado's gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work). Benefits At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives. Summary of Position: 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 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide instruction rooted in the Colorado Academic Standards in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health. Engage students through a variety of instructional models including Direct Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Station Rotation Model, Collaborative Groups, and Independent Study/Practice. Complete in a timely, accurate manner, roster and/or caseload reports, as required. Continually and appropriately incorporate the use of technology in the presentation and delivery of instruction to students. Continually monitor and adjust students' instruction through the use of differentiation in such a manner as to enable the student to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards. Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in th…