~2026-2027 School Year~

Every Rifle Middle School student will achieve and sustain a trajectory of positive academic growth and receive the supports needed to contribute productively to the RMS community because we exist to nurture and effectively teach the whole adolescent child to be prepared to take their next steps.

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Position Summary:  Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate English Language Arts instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers,administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception. 

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

Title: English Language Arts Teacher

Location: Rifle Middle School, Rifle, CO 81650

Salary Range:  

In District Experience Salary Range: $44,731-$123,977

No in district experience range: $44,731-$67,102

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.

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Certified Teacher 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