The Roaring Fork School District seeks an Affective Needs Teacher (Severe Needs) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. Experience with Affective Needs and/or Language Development (Dual Language schools) are pluses. This position is listed as District Wide as the AN Teacher may support multiple schools in the RFSD.
Classroom teachers will work closely and collaboratively with their team to develop and implement the RFSD instructional model, and will be supported through ongoing coaching cycles to help the continuous improvement of their craft. We are seeking a positive and proactive individual who strives to build strong relationships with parents, students, and colleagues and embraces the mission and vision of our school.
RFSD offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
Pay range: $56,809 - $86,309 Based on education and years of experience.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
NOTE: An instructional demonstration will be required of all finalists, and the video-recorded submission of this demonstration may be required.
With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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The Roaring Fork Schools offer the more than 5,600 students it serves a unique learning experience with academic rigor, deep relationships, a safe and caring environment, and opportunities for all. The district has 13 schools in the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. Each community has a PreK-12 school continuum that provides consistency and strong school community. Our students’ diverse ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds create rich educational and cultural experiences for the entire school community.
Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.
