Teacher, 5th Grade

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year at Clayton Partnership School, 8970 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229.

About the School

Clayton Partnership School is a K-8 University Partnership School where student learning is supported by best instruction, state-of-the-art teaching practices, and one-on-one attention. In each Clayton classroom, a master teacher is joined by university teacher cadets to develop both quality teachers and high-achieving students. The building is designed specifically to enhance learning objectives and provides versatile, 21st-century learning spaces that support a variety of learning styles and teaching techniques. Clayton's unique placement on Mapleton's multi-age Skyview Campus prepares students for their future by promoting complex thinking and ideas, collaboration across age groups, and opportunities later in their academic experience.

Pay

Licensed Salary Schedule, $63,301 - $128,842 annual salary.

Schedule

190-day calendar.

Benefits

Mapleton offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. For details, visit the district’s Benefits page.

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Learning Community
  • Participate in professional development to support academic growth.
  • Incorporate the 10 common principles from the Coalition of Essential Schools into all aspects of the school day.
  • Implement effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior.
  • Establish and maintain effective classroom management.
  • Participate in data-teams with teammates to interpret data and plan next steps.
• Accountability
  • Commit to using a variety of instructional deliveries including cooperative learning, authentic assessments, and inquiry-based instruction.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of planning and delivering instruction and assessment.
  • Align intervention processes with standards and assessments established by the District and State.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of exhibitions of student learning.
  • Deliver district and school initiatives with fidelity.
• Collaboration
  • Engage in collaboration with all stakeholders to carry out the mission of the school.
  • Collaborate with administrators, instructional guides, and colleagues to provide a responsive and supportive environment for all learners.
• Equity and Diversity
  • Demonstrate and hold high expectations for all students to succeed.
  • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including students with special needs, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff.
  • Participate in research-based professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Training

Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education for all public school employees. This training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Two courses must be completed within 30 days of hire on your own time.