Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities with Monte Vista Schools

Monte Vista School District offers very competitive salary schedules for
Certificated and Classified Staff and an excellent benefit package including employee health, dental, vision and life coverage. Monte Vista Schools operate on a 4-day week (Monday - Thursday).
Numerous opportunities for professional learning are available to staff members.
The following positions are available:

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Certified Positions
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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for a Middle School Art Teacher for the 2019-20 school year. This position is for a Middle School Art instructor whose responsibilities will be to teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade art aligned to Colorado state standards. The ability to teach using a multitude of mediums is required.

Desired qualifications and experience include:

Current Colorado Teaching License (either elementary or secondary certifications are acceptable)
Knowledge of best practices in Research Based Art instruction.
Experience teaching students of varying abilities
Willingness to teach using a wide range of mediums at corresponding levels of expertise.
Ability to work well with others
Self-motivated
Organized, yet flexible
Well developed classroom management skills
Ability and proven success in forming positive relationships with at risk youth is paramount.

Monte Vista School District offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including employee health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 E. Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144, until the position is filled. Applications may be downloaded below or call 719-852-5996.

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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for an Elementary Special Education Teacher.
The person in this position will work at Bill Metz Elementary School.

Desired qualifications and experience include:

Current Colorado Teaching License
Knowledge of best practices in research based instruction
Collaborative approach to problem solving, lesson design, data analysis, etc.
Ability to work well with others
Self-motivated
Organized yet flexible
Knowledge of grade level standards is preferred
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is desirable
Ability to differentiate for a wide variety of student achievement levels
More details about specific position requirements will be available upon request

Monte Vista School District offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including employee health, dental, vision and life coverage. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 E. Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144, until the position is filled. Applications may be downloaded below for call 719-852-5996.
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Classified Positions
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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for a Home Liaison. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Home visits with parents
Daily/weekly monitoring of attendance for truancy
Parent contact meetings on-site
Work closely with social service agencies in setting up appointments
Liaison between school and home
Provide transportation to scheduled mental health and or other necessary appointments
Coordinate contact with community resource providers

Desired qualifications and experience include:

Organized
Bilingual - Provide translation service if needed
Knowledge of San Luis Valley socio-economics challenges
Ability to work with others and communicate with tact and finesse
Even tempered, self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision
Organized yet flexible
This individual will need to be trained in and faithfully practice restorative justice principles
Work schedule will vary – Must be willing to work early evenings
Willing to deliver important school related documents
Holds a valid Colorado Driver’s License

Monte Vista School District offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including employee health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 East Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications may be downloaded below or call 719-852-5996.
Anticipated start date is August 6th, 2019.

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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for Substitute Custodians.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Must pass a background check
Ability to perform duties with limited supervision and work independently
Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours a must
Ability to handle extensive physical activity and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Interested individuals with questions about this position can contact Joey Montoya at joeym@monte.k12.co.us or 719-852-4050. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 East Prospect Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144, until the positions are filled. Applications may be downloaded below or call 719-852-5996.

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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for a Food Service Substitutes. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 E. Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144, until the positions are filled. Applications may be downloaded below or call 719-852-5996.
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Substitute Positions
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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for Substitute School Nurses. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 E. Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144, until the position is filled. Applications may be downloaded below (Classified Position Application) or call 719-852-5996.

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Monte Vista School District is accepting applications for Substitute Route Driver and Activity Bus Driver. These positions require a CDL. Preference will be given to applicants that hold a CDL, but the transportation department will work with the right candidate in obtaining the license. For additional information contact Mark Hotz, Transportation Director, at 719-852-2881. Applications may be submitted to the District Office, 345 E. Prospect Ave., Monte Vista, CO 81144. Applications may be downloaded below or call 719-852-5996.

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Monte Vista School District accepts applications for Guest Teachers and Classified Guest Employees (Secretarial, Paraprofessionals, Food Service and Bus Drivers) at all times.

Applications:

Principal Application Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word

Instructional Coach Application Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Certified Positions

Classified Positions

Substitute Teacher Application

Substitute Classified Employee Application

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Please contact the District Office for current openings:

(719)852-5996

Colorado licenses are required for teaching positions. Applications should be sent to:

Scott Wiedeman, Superintendent
345 E. Prospect Avenue
Monte Vista, Colorado 81144