The mission at GME: At Graham Mesa we are committed to building strong relationships that promote high achievement by motivating our students, staff, and parents to engage with, connect with, and explore learning everywhere.

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Status: Full-Time, 36 Hours Per Week- 165 Days Per Year- 4 Day School Week!

Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Graham Mesa Elementary, Rifle, CO 81650

Salary Range: $44,731-$123,977

Salary Schedules

Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

Benefit Guide

Certified Position Information

Are you interested in becoming a teacher but don't have a teaching license? We might have some options for you!

Path 1-Alternative Licensure- If you have a bachelor's degree, we can enroll you in an online, alternative licensure program that is low cost with high level training!License Cheat Sheet

Path 2- Long Term Substitute- Only requires a sub license and you would receive on the job training: Sub license

Path 3- Apprentice Teacher of Record- If you are interested in completing your bachelors degree and becoming a teacher, the Colorado Department of Education is partnering with the Department of Labor to create a Teacher Apprentice Program. This program is aimed to allow aspiring teachers to earn their bachelor's degree while gaining on the job training. Click here for more information