~2025-2026 School Year!~

At Highland Elementary, WE CAN stay positive, be mindful, and meet high expectations. WE WILL grow academically, socially, and emotionally. WE ARE future leaders! We can...we will...because we are HIGHLAND!!! To learn a little more about Highland Elementary School, please click here.

For the complete job description of duties and job requirements, please click “here” .  

Status: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week, 165 Days Per Year

Title: 3rd Grade Teacher

Location: Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO

Salary Range: 

*In district experience only- $44,731-$123,977

*No in district experience- $44,731-$67,102

24-25 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% employer contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

24-25 Benefit Guide

(Teaching Information) What does it take to be a teacher?

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: Sublicense

Path 3- Apprentice Teacher of Record- If you are interested in completing your bachelor's 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