Openings as of 3/31/2025

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - SECONDARY

JobID: 644

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Estes Park School District R-3


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


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Estes Park School District R-3
Vacancy Announcement
Special Education Teacher - Secondary
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Estes Park, Colorado is a special place to live.  Estes Park School District is a special place to work. 
 
At our school in the mountains, innovation in teaching and learning is our highest priority.  Teachers at our school are learners who strive to be the most innovative, forward-thinking educators they can be.  We are lifelong learners who know that the world around is changing at a pace like never before. 
 
We use Rocky Mountain National Park as our classroom. 
We use technology, including 1-to-1 iPads, to allow for maximum innovation in learning.
We use Professional Learning Communities to guide our work. 
We use the Marzano Instructional Framework to guide our professional learning. 
 
Our students are critical thinkers and problem solvers. 
Our students are adaptable and creative. 
Our students have life skills including empathy, communication, and wellness. 
 
Our teachers are risk takers. 
Our teachers are technology integration specialists, using high quality instruction, and our natural environment to create unique learning experiences. 
Our teachers create an individualized, blended-learning environment for all our students.
 
We seek team members who are risk takers, innovators, and learners.  If you are forward-thinking in your approach to teaching and feel that you would be a good fit in a school that embraces innovation and change, please consider becoming a part of our team. 
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Requirements:
• Colorado Teaching License Endorsed in Special Education (Generalist preferred)
 
Preferred Qualifications:
• Apple Teacher Certification / Apple Distinguished Educator
• Additional endorsements: ELL, Literacy, etc.
• Familiarity with ENRICH program
• Experience in writing Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Familiarity with positive behavior support
• Experience with Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) 
 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Salary range is based on the 24-25 salary table (until 25-26 table is approved), $48,000 to $68,800, with single benefits.  Up to ten years of previous teaching experience from an accredited school may be granted.  FLSA exempt. Position is open until filled.

 
                                  ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 




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Openings as of 3/31/2025

Substitutes (Teachers or Support Staff)

JobID: 189

Position Type:
  Substitutes


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Estes Park School District R-3


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


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Substitute Teachers
If you are interested in substituting for Estes Park School District R-3 as a teacher or support classified staff substitute, please complete this online application form. Application does not guarantee hiring nor that actual substitute positions are available. Applicants are applying for a substitute pool, showing interest in potential substitute positions. If hired, substitute positions are not guaranteed and the lack of substitute work is not an eligible situation in Colorado to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Long-term substitute positions require individual re-applications and interviews.   
All substitute teachers must possess a valid, current Colorado substitute license or regular teacher license. If you have recently applied for a license, submitting a copy of the receipt from the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) online license application site will be sufficient to get you started. For long-term positions equaling a semester or longer, applicants must possess a current, regular Colorado teacher license to be considered for placement on the teacher salary schedule. Please visit CDE's website at www.cde.state.co.us for more information. Substitute teacher licenses are granted to persons possessing at least a Bachelor's degree.
Estes Park School District R-3 hires qualified substitutes after an interview if positions are available and if the applicants possess at least the three-year substitute license in Colorado. Estes Park R-3 does not employ persons who only possess the one-year substitute authorization.
Substitutes for Nutrition Services (food service) must be able to pass a physical demands and lift test, at the District's expense. Substitute bus drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Estes Park School District R-3 pays once per month, on the last business day of the month. Substitute positions must enroll in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) plan. No other benefits are provided for substitutes. Reference and criminal background checks will be completed for all hired substitutes. The Board of Education must approve substitute hiring officially at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

If you have specific questions about substituting in Estes Park Schools, please contact the HR/Benefits specialist, Kim Morris, at 970-586-2361 x3002 or via email at kim_morris@psdr3.k12.co.us 
• Salary: 

   

  Short-Term Substitute - A substitute on the same assignment or different assignments for fewer than 11 days.  The daily rate of pay for a short-term substitute teacher is $110. For a short-term substitute paraprofessional, the daily rate of pay is $90 and for a short-term substitute food service worker, the daily rate is $85.

   

  Long-Term Substitute - A substitute on the same assignment for 11 days to a full semester.  The daily rate of pay for a long-term substitute teacher will be $125 beginning on day 11.  The daily rate of pay for long-term substitute paraprofessionals is $95 and the daily rate of pay for long-term food service workers is $90.

   

  Full-Time Substitute - A substitute who is initially hired for a full semester to replace an employee on leave. Generally, a full-time substitute is hired for licensed personnel only.  The daily rate of pay for a full-time substitute is $150.

   

  Long-term and full-time substitutes are expected to fulfill all of the duties of the teacher he/she is filling in for and may be given consideration for benefits determined by length of assignment. 

   

  Substitute Responsibilities:

   

  Responsibilities of substitutes are as follows:

   

  · Dress professionally
  · Report to the office of the assigned building at least 15 minutes prior to starting time
  · Review the classroom teacher's daily schedule, lesson plan book, seating chart, textbook, and other materials
  · If lesson plans are not available or inadequate, contact building principal
  · Consider all records and information pertaining to students confidential
  · Maintain a professional attitude
  · Prepare a summary of work covered and complete necessary reports and grading
  · Report any difficulties to the office/or building principal.

   

  Application Process:

   

  All applicants for substitute positions in Estes Park School District R-3 must apply online using Appli-Track: http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/. Paper applications are no longer accepted for substitute applications.
  
  Thank you for your interest in working in Estes Park School District R-3!





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Openings as of 3/31/2025

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

JobID: 415

Position Type:
  Support Staff


Date Posted:
  8/7/2023


Location:
  Estes Park School District R-3


Date Available:
  08/28/2023


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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3
 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
 
Substitute Bus Driver
          Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.  Salary range $19.16 - $21.68. Class B with SP2 endorsement preferred. Training will be provided.
 
          Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.
Only online applications accepted.  Position open until filled.
 
            Estes Park School District R-3 is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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