26 - 1st Grade Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the First Grade Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This role performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students. The mission of Pueblo School District 60 is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which include a commitment to student success, collaboration with the community, integrity, diversity, equity, dignity, respect, social and emotional well-being, a safe and supportive environment, and informing responses to future needs with community heritage and traditions. The vision is to be a high performing school district that inspires community confidence, and each employee plays a part in helping each student achieve their dreams.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
Elementary Education Endorsement or Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options: Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license, Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series), or Be eligible for a TiR or Alternative Licensing Program in content area.
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Teachers hired in a K-3 or Reading Interventionist position must be willing to register for the READ Act training that is required per Senate Bill 199-99.
The teacher must show evidence that they are enrolled and progressing in a CDE-approved training course and completed within the 2026-2027 school year or provide a certificate of completion for the program.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Title I or low income setting.
Previous experience as a certified teacher.
Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards.
Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum.
Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes.
Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities.
Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills.
Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction.
Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum.
Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus.
Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community.
Ability to demonstrate the communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student.
Ability to interpret test information and data.
Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player".
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Ability to be flexible.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment.
Guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Perform instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract.
Maintain a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.
Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
Prepare effectively for class.
Prepare daily lesson plans.
Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives.
Prepare classroom for classroom activities.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with administrators, staff, students, and parents.
Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.
Provide documentation of students' progress.
Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback to students.
Maintain appropriate records of student performance, progress, and development.
Build motivation and interest in learning.
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area.
Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
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.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators.