CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL

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CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL 

The Crestone Charter School is located in the small, rural town of Crestone Colorado, tucked into the western foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range, in the northeastern corner of the San Luis Valley. Crestone is an open-minded, adventurously unique, isolated, and tight-knit community with a population of 1,200 residents. The Charter School is a centerpiece of this community, and as such, the faculty and staff have a shared and very public sense of responsibility for creating and maintaining the highest standards in education. Meanwhile, we are also an awesome place to work, with a focus on the virtues of respect, integrity, and creativity.  We strive to foster a healthy work environment including providing professional development and growth opportunities. The Crestone Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer.

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OPEN POSITIONS

Special Education Coordinator

Music and/or Theater Specialist Teacher

Classroom Aide

Special Education Paraprofessional

 

The following positions have interviews pending, no additional applicants at this time)

Upper Elementary (G4/5) 

Office Manager

Office Assistant

School Social Worker (or school counselor) (Hiring pending)

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Application details

Learn More about CCS

Salary Schedule 26/27 PDF

Hourly Schedule 26/27 PDF

CCS 26/27 calendar V5

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Special Education Coordinator

Description:

Crestone Charter School seeks an inspired and highly qualified full-time Special Education Coordinator to deliver services to our K-12 student population of 95 students, including IEP/504/GT coordination, participating in MTSS meetings, collaborating with Moffat 2 District SpEd and BoCES, providing direct student services, performing student evaluations/observations, documenting interventions, and coordinating with teachers. Successful applicants will have excellent communication and listening skills, writing skills, and be proficient in using Google Suite. A Special Education teaching license (or in process) is required; experience is preferred. Applicants will have the ability to work with an innovative and motivated professional team in a school that emphasizes differentiated instruction through child-centered approaches and student-directed learning.

 

Duties include:

Instructional Strategies 

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop and implement IEPs through the MTSS process for each student assigned. 

• Implement an instructional or skills development program for assigned students and show written evidence of delivery as required. 

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes (push-in) with assignments, or 1:1 (pull-out) as needed. 

• Participate in MTSS meetings on a regular basis. 

• Present subject matter, or assist teachers to do so, according to guidelines established in IEPs. 

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. 

• Support, plan, and supervise implementation of interventions with classroom aide(s) and volunteer(s). 

Student Growth and Development 

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement and the response to interventions through formal and informal testing. 

• In addition to identifying students on IEPs, support students on 504s, and identify, write Advanced Learning Plans, and deliver enrichment to Gifted and Talented and GT Talent Pool students. 

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP. 

• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the Crestone Charter School and district. 

Classroom Management and Organization 

• Create or support a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

• Manage student behavior using the Restorative Practices in Education approach. This includes intervening in crisis situations and de-escalating students as necessary according to IEPs. 

• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEPs. 

• Consult district, BoCES, and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required. 

Communication 

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Other 

• Work with SpEd Paraprofessional(s), when available, in serving our highest need students 1:1 and in small groups but within and outside of general education classrooms.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers. 

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Maintain confidentiality. 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits 

• Salary Range: $43,000-63,000

• Health Insurance (3 options, excellent coverage)

• Life benefit ($20,000)

• Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA, 10% employee, 2x matched)

• Professional Growth training and advancement opportunities

• Great work environment

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Music (and/or Theater) Specialist teacher (part-time, 2026/27 SY)

CCS seeks an organized, energetic, skilled musician, thespian, and educator to further develop a music and theater program for creative, enthusiastic students. Classes are grade-banded K-12, and curricular development will be based on existing resources. The music specialist will build units and lesson plans to deliver, and they will also manage the existing instrument collection. Position entails 8-20 hours/week, with starting wages $18-23.00/hr based on experience, and following the SY calendar.

Job Duties

• Work with groups of students to make joyful sounds and playful performances

• Develop curriculum (or modify existing from similar programs), Grades K-8

• Mentor individual and small ensembles grades 9-12

• Coordinate with Art specialist and classroom teachers

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities and lessons

• Integrating with classroom curricula when possible

• May require driving a 12-14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience working with children

• performance, musical training, or education background

• Pass a background check

• Teacher's or substitute teacher's license preferred

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Classroom Aide​

Description:

Follows the classroom teacher’s lead to assist with lesson delivery and to support students who need extra time or extra challenge. Position includes working closely with teachers and individual students, a focus on elementary grade levels, recess and lunch supervision, copies and office tasks, ordering supplies, and occasional driving. Regular work hours average 25-30 hours each week at competitive starting wages (minimum $18/hr) based on experience and education for the 2026/27 school year and beyond.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers by assisting with instruction and educator tasks

• Work with students who need additional instruction

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities

• Discussing students' progress with their teacher

• Support teachers and students with in-person and remote learning

• Must be able to drive a passenger van activity bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience working with children

• Pass a background check

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Special Education Para​

Description:

Works with the Special Education Coordinator to assist with lesson delivery and to support students who need extra time or help. Position includes working closely with teachers and individual students, focusing on students with Individual Education plans, 504s or identified in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports meetings. Also supports recess and lunch supervision, copies and office tasks, ordering supplies, and occasional driving. Regular work hours average 25-30 hours each week at competitive starting wages (minimum $18/hr) based on experience and education for the  2026/27 school year and beyond.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Special Education Coordinator  by assisting with instruction and behaviors

• Work with students who need additional instruction including IEP and 504 students

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities

• Discussing students progress with their teacher and SpEd Coordinator

• Support teachers and students with in-person and remote learning

• Qualified to drive a passenger van/ activity bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS with train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience with working with children

• Pass a background check

• Ideally two years of college minimum

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The following positions have INTERVIEWS PENDING, CCS is not seeking additional applicants at this time.

Upper Elementary Teacher ~ Multi-age 4/5 classroom.

Our new teacher 

• forges strong mentor relationships with students.

• teaches Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

• provides strong early literacy and math education and interventions.

• differentiates instruction, supports special education services, and meets each student’s needs.

• Teaches experientially, in class and outdoors, and leads travel learning adventures. 

 

Job Description:

• Have a deep understanding and experience in elementary literacy and math education 

• Be able to differentiate and individualize learning plans to cater to student needs

• Utilize data to drive instructional planning and to develop interventions 

• Create lesson plans that go beyond the scope of the textbook and even the classroom (experiential learning)  

• Plan, facilitate, and implement in-state or out-of-state trips

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be prepared to learn to drive a 12-passenger van or activity bus.

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Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Previous teaching experience, teacher licensure, or willingness to complete a teacher certification program

• Have previous experience with elementary education 

• Knowledge and excitement about experiential learning 

• Willing to engage in outdoor activities at high altitude such as winter sports and swimming

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Office Manager 

Overview of position 

• Coordinate all front office operations of our small non-profit public charter school

• Be a welcoming face of our school to students, staff and parents

• Organize staff, student and parent needs and be able to multitask 

• Work closely with children and multiple adults in a team setting

• Support the Business Manager and Director, with the help of the Office Assistant

 

Job Description:

The office manager is a full-time school-year position with some summer hours, starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with health/disability and PTO benefits. Salary is $43,000-63,000 based on experience and related education. The employee will efficiently manage a variety of school front office tasks and procedures, such as working with student needs, managing student information system and records, personnel records (teachers, staff, substitutes), overseeing purchasing and online orders, answering phones, communication and event promotion, making copies, scanning and filing documents, supporting teachers, supervising office assistant, coordinating volunteers, data entry, as well as collaborating closely with the Business Manager and Director. The applicant has a thorough understanding of e-mail, Google Suite, internet research, online ordering, spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and other computer tasks and software. Occasional driving or teaching of students may be required. Other duties as assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate office functions and flow

• Supporting students and staff with school and office tasks

• Facilitating online orders and local purchases

• Coordinate and recruit volunteers

• Student record keeping

• Collaborate with business manager concerning payroll, finance, ordering, accounts payable, etc

• Attend meetings and training as required by the Director

• Nursing and occasional classroom instruction and driving

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Job Qualification Preferences/Skills: 

• Previous office management/school experience

• Competence with e-mail, spreadsheets, online calendars, online ordering and research, etc.

• Experience working around children and with multiple adults in a team setting

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills

• Great customer service

• Problem solving

• Detail-oriented

• Works independently

• Understands discretion and professionalism

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Office Assistant

Overview of position

• A welcoming face of our school to students, staff and parents

• Highly organized and able to multitask 

• Able to work closely with students and multiple adults in a team setting

• Main support of the Office Manager

 

Job Description:

The office assistant is a part-time (up to 30 hrs per week) school-year (Aug-May) position starting for the 2026-2027 school year. Wages range from $18.00-$23.75 an hour based on experience. The employee will efficiently complete a variety of school front office tasks such as working with student needs, taking attendance, doing data entry into a student information system, answering phones, making copies, scanning & filing documents, and supporting teachers, in their role as the Office Manager’s main support. The applicant has a thorough understanding of e-mail, Google Suite, internet research, online ordering, and other computer tasks and software. Applicant must be ready to work in a team-focused, collaborative environment. Occasional driving of students and substitute teaching may be required. Other duties as assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting students and staff with school and office tasks

• Facilitating online orders and local purchases

• Contributing to the smooth running of the school office

• Attend meetings and training as required by the Director

• Nursing and occasional classroom instruction and driving

 

Job Qualification Preferences/Skills: 

• Previous office/school experience

• Competence with e-mail, spreadsheets, online calendars, online ordering and research, etc.

• Experience working around children and with multiple adults in a team setting

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills

• Great customer service

• Problem solving

• Detail-oriented

• Independence in managing workloads

• Understands discretion and professionalism​​

 

School Social Worker (or school counselor)

OFFER PENDING, CCS is not seeking additional applicants at this time.

Crestone Charter School seeks a School Social Worker (or school counselor) who is licensed or seeking licensure (interns encouraged). Applicants should have a broad systems approach to student services for our K-12 population of approximately 95 students.  Successful applicants will have excellent communication, listening, writing, and organizational skills, and be proficient in using Google Drive. Candidates will be an active member of an innovative and motivated professional team in a school that emphasizes differentiated instruction through child-centered approaches and student-directed learning.

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K-12 Duties Include

• Delivering evidenced-based character education, curriculum, interventions, and strategies, in grades K-8, to develop life skills, Social-Emotional Learning, resilience, and global citizenship

• Coordinating and leading regular, exciting parent engagement events (mental health, substances, parenting)

• Expanding attendance initiatives and supports for students and families

• Coordinating our Parent Guided Instruction process to support extended student absences

• Facilitating McKinney-Vento Homeless support

• Coordinating Multi-Tiered Systems of Support teams for student needs within Response to Intervention Process.

• Participating in and enhancing the creation of a holistic school and classroom culture

• Tracking incidents and responses, including facilitating staff, student, and family solution finding

• Establishing Peer-mediation and Student Councils to encourage student voice and choice

• Implementing Restorative Practices in Education (RPE) in collaboration with the Alamosa Center for RP

• Making referrals to in-house community counseling, public health services, and academic resources as needed

• Assisting the School and District with state reports through ALMA

• Attending weekly/monthly Staff Meetings including leading topical staff Professional Development

• Participating in Professional Development Opportunities, including IIRP/RPE training

• Participating in all-school and classroom daily or extended field trips and other learning adventures

• Occasionally driving a 12 passenger van or activity bus (clean driving and insurance record) 

• Collaborating on evidenced-based curricula at the secondary level that specifically reduce risk factors and increase protective factors while promoting healthy lifestyle choices inc. substances, relationships, etc

• Supporting English Language Learners, Special Education students, Gifted and Talented students, and teachers

 

This position is part of a Student Support Team which also provides the following:

• Administering and reporting on the School Health Professionals Grant, coordinating with the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group and Social Services within the County and State

• Providing individual and group counseling to students K-12

• Ensuring administration of the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey to students grades 7-12 on an annual basis. 

• Crisis response and support for students, families, and teachers

• Gifted and Talented Program, and Special Education Services

• Data analysis and individualizing student services WIDA, NWEA, DIBELS, PARCC, SAT, CMAS, COGAT/NGAT

• Assisting as a testing proctor

• Coordinating the 

• Advising students individually on high school graduation requirements, course choices, Concurrent Enrollment, transcripts, and schedules for high school students in the Student Information System (SIS).   

• Ensuring post-secondary success with goal-setting, resumes. Interest surveys, college visits, College or Vocational School Applications, FAFSA and Scholarship Applications, and work and independent study options

• Overseeing Individual Career and Academic Plans for all students 9th-12th grade.

 

Hiring Timeline and Process:

May 25 (SpEd, Music) and MAy 4 (Para, Aide): Positions posted

June 8, 2026: Next Application due date

June 9-11, 2026: Next Interview dates

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Application Details

Application: Cover letter, Resume, 3 recent letters of recommendation, 3 references (in one file, preferably PDF)

Send to Thomas Cleary at tcleary@crestonecharter.com 

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Learn more about the CCS learning model here

At CCS, we have implemented a progressive form of proficiency-based education that centers around standards-, projects,- and experiential-based education. In addition to facilitating learning for all the commonly tested content areas of traditional education, CCS teachers and staff guide students through six non-academic content areas specific to our charter school. These are self-awareness and character development, artistic skills, service learning, environmental awareness, life-skills / health / body awareness, and cultural awareness. These “core values” are woven into everything we do and are emphasized through and during our outdoor and travel programming. Read more below.

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Our small number of about 100 students in grades K-12, within the seven multi-age grade-banded classrooms in our environmentally conscious schoolhouse, requires all faculty and staff to work closely together and participate in decision-making. Teachers are empowered and expected to guide their group of learners along the path of self-discovery and academic growth. Teachers are also expected to use their professional ethics and best judgment when designing projects and thematic units, including field trips to engage student learning.​​​

 

One of the major benefits of Crestone Charter School is the awesome trips designed by the lead teachers to expose the students to a world outside of our community. Teachers must be capable of planning the logistics, including budgeting, for short-term and long-term field trips. The CCS Lead Teacher will facilitate and go on these trips and must be comfortable driving our twelve- to twelve-passenger vans and mini-buses. High school trips are longer and more intense than other grades and include international travel experiences every other year. Additionally, most of our teachers come to us with a love for outdoor education, including camping, hiking, swimming and/or skiing/snowboarding.

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Our decisions are driven by the immediate needs of the children we serve. Our staff have the voice and choice that some teachers in traditional schools have lost. Our teachers are not burdened with scripted lessons. Our school has the trust and support of the Governing Council that we serve. Our students encompass individuality and creative expression. They are extremely bright, and good-natured, especially with one another. They encourage one another and support each other’s academic success. Our school progressively redefines the possibilities of rural academic excellence; for those in the industry functioning at the level of change agent, this is an amazing place to be.​