Job Details

Join to apply for the Teacher - Grade 3 role at Douglas County School District

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Teacher - Grade 3 role at Douglas County School District

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.

REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!

Job Posting Title

Teacher - Grade 3

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.
• 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.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. 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 apply 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.
  
  

Certifications

Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at - Colorado Department of Educaton, Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Larkspur Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

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:

September 25, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Douglas County School District by 2x

Get notified about new Teacher jobs in Larkspur, CO.

Teacher - Grade 4 (One Year Only 25/26 School Year)

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 1 week ago

Dean of Upper School (7-12 grade) Classical Charter School

Lone Tree, CO $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago

Elementary Teacher (Intermediate - 5th Grade) Columbine Elementary

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 2 days ago

Teacher - Grade 4 (One Year Only 25/26 School Year)

Parker, CO $51,914.00-$108,643.00 6 days ago

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 1 week ago

Parker, CO $49,000.00-$79,000.00 6 days ago

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 4 months ago

Highlands Ranch, CO $19.00-$22.00 8 months ago

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 4 days ago

Elementary Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$108,643.00 3 days ago

Early Childhood Instructor / Teacher - Early Childhood (25-26 School Year)

Child Care Preschool Teacher - Colorado Springs

Castle Rock, CO $51,914.00-$51,914.00 4 days ago

Guest (Substitute) Teacher for 2025/2026 School Year: $170 per day! - Parker, CO, Bayou Gulch Campus

Elementary Reading Interventionist - Colorado Connections Academy

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr