Description
Please see the attached job description.
All public school employees are required to complete a background check prior to working.
SALARY INCREASE ON 6/17/26: New salary range is $47,613-$87,628 depending on experience & education
Contact Principal David Grabowski at dgrabowski@southroutt.k12.org or
HR Manager, Dina Murray at dmurray@southrouttk12.org with any questions.
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The South Routt School District is designated "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Dept. of Education.
The SOROCO Middle School has been designated as "A School to Watch" by the Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators.
Our District Mission is to develop career-connected, community-based, and academically prepared students in a safe environment. We strive to be the best small school district in Colorado, meeting the academic, social-emotional and future needs of our students.
The South Routt Elementary School is located in Yampa, CO and the SOROCO Middle and High Schools are located in Oak Creek, CO. With an average of 350-400 students, Pre-K thru 12th grade, teachers at South Routt schools enjoy small class sizes and more personable teaching experiences.
Qualifications for teaching positions can include:
- Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE) Teaching License; or
- Transferred Teaching License from another state; or
- Bachelor's Degree and a CDE Alternative License; or
- Applicable work experience and a CDE Adjunct License.
- For Substitutes, Para Professionals and Preschool Staff, HS education, experience with kids and work experience
- Background checks are required for all school staff
Benefits include:
- 100% paid health, dental and life insurance, with options for supplemental plans
- Paid sick leave
- PERA Retirement
- 4-day School week
- Professional development and staff collaboration on alternating Fridays.
- Work calendars from 148-169 days per school year. For the 2025-26 school year, runs Aug 11, 2025 through May 28, 2026.
- Voter approved bonus paid in April and June each year
- Small Class Sizes
Located 25 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO, our staff and families enjoy the small-town comforts and beauty of northwest Colorado, while still having access to dining, shopping, entertainment and all the amenities a tourist town has to offer.
Routt County has multiple state parks, the Flattops Wilderness and the Zirkel Wilderness areas in close proximity, access to BLM land and, of course, world class skiing in Steamboat Springs. In Spring, Summer and Fall we have the most beautiful hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and full enjoyment of nature; and winter brings downhill skiing and snowboarding, plus unlimited trails for x-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Come work and play with us. You're going to Love it!