Jeffco Public Schools Jobs Hiring Now
Jeffco Public Schools is hiring for 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in curriculum design and corporate training & learning development, with listed salaries up to about $98,000. Migrate Mate updates Jeffco Public Schools's live openings daily. Jeffco Public Schools is a large public school district serving Jefferson County, Colorado, with roles spanning classroom instruction, special education, student support services, nutrition, and school administration.
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Jeffco Public Schools hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 10
- Top team
- Curriculum Design
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Jefferson County
- Salary range
- $56,000–$98,000
Listed salaries for Jeffco Public Schools roles on Migrate Mate range from about $56,000 to $98,000 per year across 10 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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ABOUT THE DISTRICT
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.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Foothills Elementary School is a wonderful small school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountain area in west Jefferson County. Our school serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade. We are a community of diverse learners, and our teachers serve the learning needs of every child through differentiated instruction. We are dedicated to empowering our community to be lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and global leaders by incorporating 21st Century Skills in supporting the whole child, including social emotional learning as part of our daily instruction. Foothills supports Jeffco Generations by providing authentic tasks that help students to grow both socially and academically. Come join us and be a part of our caring and committed family. Go Falcons!
Our Vision: As a Foothills Community, we will continue to Dream, Lead, and Achieve together!
ABOUT YOU
- Dedication to working with diverse and underserved communities
- 100% partnership in fulfilling our mission to complete
- Desire and commitment to live, model, and teach the 7 Mindsets daily
- Ability to collaborate with many job types, including teachers, administrators, office support and paraprofessionals
- Hunger and desire to continually grow and improve as a person and a professional, including an ability to receive and integrate feedback, as well as engage in effective cognitive conflict
- Ability to use technology as a tool to increase efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the job, including instruction
- Focus on innovative instructional practices that break from the tradition of worksheets, homework and rote memorization tasks
- Ability to manage a classroom in a positive and effective way
- Focus on authentic and memorable learning models such as Project Based Learning (PBL), Design Thinking, and game based learning
- Ability to assess formatively with knowledge of how this data should impact and adjust instruction
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Teacher - 5th Grade
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
**Job description not yet updated for SY26. Consult HR Partner before using.**
SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare and distribute parent communications.
Observe and evaluate student's performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.
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.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
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.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Foothills Elementary School is a wonderful small school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountain area in west Jefferson County. Our school serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade. We are a community of diverse learners, and our teachers serve the learning needs of every child through differentiated instruction. We are dedicated to empowering our community to be lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and global leaders by incorporating 21st Century Skills in supporting the whole child, including social emotional learning as part of our daily instruction. Foothills supports Jeffco Generations by providing authentic tasks that help students to grow both socially and academically. Come join us and be a part of our caring and committed family. Go Falcons!
Our Vision: As a Foothills Community, we will continue to Dream, Lead, and Achieve together!
ABOUT YOU
- Dedication to working with diverse and underserved communities
- 100% partnership in fulfilling our mission to complete
- Desire and commitment to live, model, and teach the 7 Mindsets daily
- Ability to collaborate with many job types, including teachers, administrators, office support and paraprofessionals
- Hunger and desire to continually grow and improve as a person and a professional, including an ability to receive and integrate feedback, as well as engage in effective cognitive conflict
- Ability to use technology as a tool to increase efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the job, including instruction
- Focus on innovative instructional practices that break from the tradition of worksheets, homework and rote memorization tasks
- Ability to manage a classroom in a positive and effective way
- Focus on authentic and memorable learning models such as Project Based Learning (PBL), Design Thinking, and game based learning
- Ability to assess formatively with knowledge of how this data should impact and adjust instruction
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Teacher - 5th Grade
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
**Job description not yet updated for SY26. Consult HR Partner before using.**
SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing students in an elementary grades K-6. Creates lesson plans, instructs students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the District's Core Curriculum. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare and distribute parent communications.
Observe and evaluate student's performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom creating appropriate behavior strategies.
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.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Teacher must hold Colorado Teaching License or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
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Jeffco Public Schools's 10 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are curriculum design, corporate training & learning development, and higher education. Jeffco Public Schools is a large public school district in Jefferson County, Colorado, employing teachers, special education specialists, school social workers, psychologists, food nutrition staff, and administrative professionals across its schools and support facilities. Most Jeffco Public Schools roles are based in Jefferson County.
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How many jobs is Jeffco Public Schools hiring for right now?
Jeffco Public Schools is hiring for 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in curriculum design and corporate training & learning development. Jeffco Public Schools posts openings across teaching, special education, student services, nutrition, and school administration throughout Jefferson County, Colorado.
What kinds of roles does Jeffco Public Schools hire for?
The most active teams are curriculum design, corporate training & learning development, and higher education. Jeffco Public Schools hires classroom teachers at the elementary and high school level, special education learning specialists and autism program staff, school social workers, school psychologists, health technicians, food nutrition site managers, and finance professionals such as accountants. Most postings are across all levels.
Are Jeffco Public Schools jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Jeffco Public Schools's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Jefferson County. Each Jeffco Public Schools listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Jeffco Public Schools?
Find a Jeffco Public Schools role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Jeffco Public Schools's own careers portal to complete your application. Jeffco Public Schools manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers, directly through its own system.
What do Jeffco Public Schools jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Jeffco Public Schools roles on Migrate Mate range from about $56,000 to $98,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Jeffco Public Schools and shown on each listing.
Does Jeffco Public Schools hire entry-level?
Most of Jeffco Public Schools's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Jeffco Public Schools listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Jeffco Public Schools hiring?
Most Jeffco Public Schools roles are based in Jefferson County, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.