6th Grade English Language Arts (ELA)

About the role

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) seeks a dedicated and passionate educator to join the 6th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) team for the 2026-2027 school year at Glenwood Springs Middle School. Reporting to the Principal, this position is classified as a Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week) with a contract period of 185 working days. The annual salary range is $54,000 to $83,500, based on education and years of relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in standards-based, engaging, and dynamic instruction tailored to meet diverse student needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students from various backgrounds.
• Serve as a Crew Leader for a group of students, acting as an advocate, primary point of contact, and building meaningful relationships.
• Maintain and support students' academic and social progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• An active Colorado Teaching License endorsed in Middle School Language Arts (6-8) or English Language Arts (6-12), or the ability to obtain.
• Experience teaching English Language Arts preferred.
• Familiarity with ELA standards, literacy strategies, and effective instructional practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to teach, collaborate, and engage students.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with special needs.
• Ability to assess student progress and use data to inform instruction.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools for teaching, grading, and communication.
• Openness to coaching, feedback, and reflection for continuous improvement.
• Values-driven instructional leadership and professionalism.
• Strong sense of personal ownership and passion for improving outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Desired core competencies and qualifications include:
• Genuine enthusiasm for creating relevant and dynamic learning experiences in the classroom.
• A strong sense of personal ownership and passion for improving outcomes for all students.
• Speaking and writing ability in Spanish is not required, but is a plus.

Benefits

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program. RFSD Benefits Guide

Pay

*The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE 1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.