~2025-2026 School Year!~

**This is a 3-Year Grant Funded Position.The position will be reassessed at the end of the term and is contingent upon future funding**

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 to see the full job description. 

 

Status: Full-Time, 170 Days Per Year, 36 Hours Per Week

Title: Elementary Counselor

Location: Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO 81650

Salary Range: 

*In District Experience Salary Range: $46,087-$127,732.90

*No in district experience salary range: $46,087-$69135.60

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.

 

Highland Elementary Mustangs- https://highland.garfieldre2.net/ 

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