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Position: Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
School Year: 2026-2027
Location: Basalt Elementary School
Reports to: Basalt Elementary School Principal
Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
Contract Period: 185 working days
Salary Range
$54,000 to $83,500 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience)
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. Certified Salary Schedule: Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.
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: RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.
About us
With 14 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; 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.
Position Overview
Basalt Elementary School is seeking applications for a dynamic, knowledgeable, innovative, Kindergarten teacher to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.
Desired Qualifications
- Elementary teaching experience
- Experience teaching students to learn to read; recent training in the science of reading
- Experience with experiential education, project-based learning, or other similar models
- Experience teaching a diverse population of students
- Experience in adventure, outdoor, and/or environmental education settings
- Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction
- Bilingual (Spanish-English). Native Spanish speaker preferred.
Physical Requirements
May include, standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi-level buildings.
We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate special education educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!
Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world.
Position: Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
School Year: 2026-2027
Location: Basalt Elementary School
Reports to: Basalt Elementary School Principal
Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
Contract Period: 185 working days
Salary Range
$54,000 to $83,500 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience)
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. Certified Salary Schedule: Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.
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: RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.
About us
With 14 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; 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.
Position Overview
Basalt Elementary School is seeking applications for a dynamic, knowledgeable, innovative, Kindergarten teacher to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.
Desired Qualifications
- Elementary teaching experience
- Experience teaching students to learn to read; recent training in the science of reading
- Experience with experiential education, project-based learning, or other similar models
- Experience teaching a diverse population of students
- Experience in adventure, outdoor, and/or environmental education settings
- Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction
- Bilingual (Spanish-English). Native Spanish speaker preferred.
Physical Requirements
May include, standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi-level buildings.
We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate special education educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!
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Align Your Credentials to Colorado Standards
Colorado requires state licensure for most classroom Instructor roles. Get your international teaching credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before applying, and check the Colorado Department of Education's licensure portal to confirm your specific subject area qualifies.
Target Roaring Fork's High-Need Subject Areas
School districts prioritize sponsorship for subjects facing persistent shortages, such as bilingual education, special education, and STEM fields. Review Roaring Fork's current postings to identify which Instructor roles appear repeatedly, as those signal the strongest sponsorship intent.
Browse Open Instructor Roles on Migrate Mate
Roaring Fork School District lists Instructor openings with documented sponsorship history. Search Migrate Mate to filter for these roles directly, so you're applying to positions where visa support for international educators is already established.
Understand the PERM Timeline for EB Sponsorship
If Roaring Fork pursues an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card for you, the PERM labor certification process through DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even begins reviewing your petition. Factor that into your current status and work authorization timeline.
Clarify OPT and CPT Eligibility Before Accepting an Offer
If you're on an F-1 visa, confirm with your Designated School Official that an Instructor role at a K-12 district qualifies under your degree program for CPT or OPT authorization. Not all education roles meet the practical training criteria USCIS requires.
Negotiate Sponsorship Terms Before Signing Your Contract
School district contracts are often standardized, but sponsorship responsibilities, legal fee coverage, and filing timelines can still be negotiated. Get written confirmation of which visa category Roaring Fork will file and who covers associated USCIS or DOL fees.
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Does Roaring Fork School District sponsor H-1B visas for Instructors?
Roaring Fork School District's documented sponsorship activity for Instructor roles is concentrated in employment-based Green Card categories, specifically EB-2 and EB-3, rather than H-1B. School districts can file H-1B petitions as cap-exempt employers through their affiliation with qualifying educational institutions, so it's worth asking the HR team directly whether that pathway applies to your specific role.
Which visa types are commonly used for Instructor roles at Roaring Fork School District?
Roaring Fork has sponsored Instructors through EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card pathways, and also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for candidates already studying in the U.S. TN status is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose teaching specialty falls under a qualifying USMCA profession. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree, and current immigration status.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Instructor roles at Roaring Fork School District?
Most Instructor positions require a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and valid Colorado teaching licensure or eligibility for it. Bilingual or dual-language classroom experience is particularly valued given the district's student population in the Roaring Fork Valley. For sponsored roles, your degree and teaching specialty must align closely with the position description to satisfy both the district's needs and DOL prevailing wage requirements.
How do I apply for Instructor jobs at Roaring Fork School District?
Applications are submitted through the district's official HR portal, typically via Frontline Education or a similar platform. Before applying, confirm your licensure status in Colorado and prepare documentation of any international credential evaluations. To find Instructor openings at Roaring Fork that have a sponsorship history, browse Migrate Mate, which filters listings specifically for visa-sponsored positions.
How long does the sponsorship process take for an Instructor role at Roaring Fork School District?
If Roaring Fork sponsors an employment-based Green Card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category, the full process, from PERM labor certification through DOL to USCIS petition approval and visa issuance, commonly takes two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS takes up to 90 days to process, so apply well before your program end date.
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