School Based Guest Teacher

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.

Shelton Elementary School is an amazing school located in the quaint neighborhood of Heritage Dells in Golden with one of the most breathtaking views of any school here in Jefferson County.

On the average, we enroll about 460 students, kindergarten through fifth grade. We are proud to say we are a very diverse school both socioeconomically and ethnically. Our numbers vary from year to year but we usually have around 17 different languages spoken, 22 countries represented and about 85 students who have English as their second language. Shelton hosts a center-based program supporting students with Autism and a morning and afternoon preschool. In addition, we have about 50-60 students on Advanced Learning Plans. Our staff works hard to differentiate for all students and we do a great job including STEM, STEAM, Project-based learning, and hands-on learning. Cultivating the love of learning is what we do best at Shelton, especially in our community garden.

Regularly, teachers meet in PLC's (Professional Learning Communities) weekly for 70 minutes. Teachers share their expertise and work collaboratively to improve their teaching skills to ultimately improve student performance. Being a restorative school, we focus on building community with staff, students and families. It is important that we educate the whole child.

Shelton is a place where we make sure every student thrives socially, emotionally and academically. And, it's a place where children are safe, welcomed, and loved.

School Based Guest Teacher

Desired Start Date: 12/02/2025

School Based Guest Teacher
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .50000 , Hours/Day: 4.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: Miscellaneous (185) , SBS, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $37,000.00 - $37,000.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

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.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY: Guest Teachers are an integral part of the Jeffco team to ensure there is a quality teacher in every classroom. Responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. School Based Guest Teachers work for the full school year at a single school site.

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

Follow defined lesson plans set forth by classroom teacher.

Provide an impromptu lesson plan or activity in the absence of teacher provided lesson plan.

Assist students with their coursework and communicate assignment expectations.

Adapt instructional approach to the individual needs of the students.

Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies.

Collaborate with other instructional staff, including social workers, speech language pathologists, Special Education teachers, etc., as needed.

Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teacher's planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and/or playground duty.

Assist with school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity if necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

EXPERIENCE Previous teaching experience preferred. Other experience working with children in a learning environment will be considered.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and efficiently use technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: 1, 3, or 5 year Substitute Authorization with Colorado Department of Education OR a Colorado Initial or Professional teaching license.

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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.