CLDE TEACHER / GIFTED EDUCATION TEACHER

ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 

New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation:
New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 22 & 25, 2022
Experience:
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year K-12 teaching experience up to 20 years. 
Work Schedule: 
182 contracted work days 
Benefits: 
This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary: 
The minimum starting pay is $42,000*/year and the maximum salary is $71,388*/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on the level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years). 
 

Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. 
If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.

Qualifications and Expectations:

1. BA/BS from an accredited college or university

2. Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: Elementary Education AND Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) OR

   1. a valid CO licensed endorsed in another area AND passing exam scores on the PRAXIS II  OR

   2. a valid CO license endorsed in another area - HR to review transcripts and make a determination OR

   3. a valid CO license endorsed in another area and a BA/BS - HR to review transcripts and make a determination

District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.

See attached job description for details about this position.    

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:

1.  Upload full and complete transcripts beginning with your Bachelor’s degree.

2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions.

3. Upload a letter of introduction.

4. Upload current resume.

5. Upload the Colorado Department of Education license. If you are applying for an Alternative Teaching License, please upload a copy of your Statement of Eligibility along with a copy of your college/university program acceptance letter. Each should list the area you will hold your license once you complete the program.
   
   The entire employment application process is completed online.  Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system.
   
   NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
   District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.