Mesa County Valley School District 51

Paraprofessional, Vocational (CTE) - Compact Engines

Paraprofessional support in CTE, assist with instruction, supervision, and safety; background in vocational fields preferred; high school diploma required; associate degree or WorkKeys a plus; Colorado driver license required.

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Coaching position requiring current CPR/AED/First Aid, CHSAA coaching certificate or Colorado Teaching License; driving may be required.

D51 Substitute Teacher Pool (ONLY For Current D51 Student Teachers)

Substitute Teacher

Current student teacher in District 51, in last semester; must complete online application; must have substitute authorization (1 year if no bachelor’s, 3 or 5 year options); district reimburses cost after active application; must substitute at least 3 times for reimbursement.

Paraprofessional, Classroom - Challenge Program/GT Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional, Classroom

Assist with instruction, supervision, materials, and testing; bilingual English/Spanish when assigned; high school diploma required; Colorado driver license or ID; background check; district trainings.

Custodian, Substitute

Custodian

High school diploma or GED; criminal background check; valid Colorado driver’s license; ability to lift 50 pounds; training for bodily fluids/spills; custodial equipment knowledge; OSHA safety/DS protocols.

.5 SPED Resource

SPED Resource

Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement; ability to teach SPED Resource; half-time position

Head Boys Golf Coach

Coaching certification required; CPR/AED/First Aid; CHSAA coaching certificate or Colorado Teaching License; driving test may be required.

SPED InSteps

Bachelor's degree in education with certification in Special Education; two years classroom experience; Colorado teaching license with CDE Special Education endorsement; QBS certification within 60 days; background check; valid Colorado driver/ID.

Construction Technology (2 Positions)

Construction Technology

Colorado secondary teaching license; preferred Technology or STEM endorsement; 188 days/year; two positions.

.4 Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Part-time .4 FTE teaching position for Gifted and Talented; Colorado teaching license preferred with GT coursework or endorsement.

SPED Early Childhood (Pool posting for 2026-27 School Year)

SPED Early Childhood Teacher

Colorado Teaching License with Early Childhood Special Education endorsement; Elementary/early childhood teaching experience preferred.

School Psychologist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year)

School Psychologist

Ed.S or Doctoral degree in School Psychology; Colorado driver’s license; license required upon hire; QBS certification within 60 days; 197-day work year; experience preferred.

Speech Language Pathologist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year)

Speech Language Pathologist

Master’s in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology; Colorado licensure with SLP endorsement; CCC-SLP preferred; 2 years’ experience preferred; school district experience preferred; CPR/AED preferred.

School Psychologist Intern (Pool Posting for the 2026-27 School Year)

School Psychologist Intern

Must be in current Ed.S or Doctoral degree program in School Psychology; Colorado driver’s license; valid Special Service Provider Intern Authorization with School Psychology endorsement upon hire; QBS certification within 60 days; prior psychology experience preferred.

Occupational Therapist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year)

Occupational Therapist

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Colorado OT license; NBCOT; school district experience preferred; lifting 35 lbs; CPR/AED preferred

Paraprofessional, SPED – Autism (RISE)

Paraprofessional

High school diploma; at least 2 years working with students; bilingual English/Spanish desirable; valid Colorado driver’s license; background check required; Small Vehicle Permit preferred; QBS certification within 60 days; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Student Teacher/Intern 2025-26

Student Teacher/Intern

Pre-interns and student teachers, or observers, must be enrolled in a higher education program.

Title	Location	Date
Paraprofessional, Vocational (CTE) - Compact Engines Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, Seasonal, Volunteer · 0+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Mar 5, 2026
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Part Time · $4K-$7K Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
D51 Substitute Teacher Pool (ONLY For Current D51 Student Teachers) Part Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Mar 1, 2026
Paraprofessional, Classroom - Challenge Program/GT Paraprofessional Full Time Orchard Mesa, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Orchard Mesa, Colorado, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Custodian, Substitute Temporary · $35K-$36K/yr Colorado, United States · Onsite	Colorado, United States Onsite	Feb 26, 2026
.5 SPED Resource Part Time · $50K-$104K Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Feb 25, 2026
Head Boys Golf Coach Part Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Feb 23, 2026
SPED InSteps Full Time · $50K-$104K · 2+ YOE Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Feb 18, 2026
Construction Technology (2 Positions) Full Time · $50K-$104K United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Feb 18, 2026
.4 Gifted and Talented Part Time Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Feb 18, 2026
SPED Early Childhood (Pool posting for 2026-27 School Year) Full Time · $50K-$104K Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Jan 6, 2026
School Psychologist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year) Full Time · $65K-$109K Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Dec 8, 2025
Speech Language Pathologist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year) Full Time · 2+ YOE Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Dec 3, 2025
School Psychologist Intern (Pool Posting for the 2026-27 School Year) Full Time · $52K-$109K Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Dec 3, 2025
Occupational Therapist (Pool for all positions for the 2026-27 School Year) Full Time · $65K-$105K · 2+ YOE Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Dec 3, 2025
Paraprofessional, SPED – Autism (RISE) Full Time · 2+ YOE Grand Junction, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Onsite	Dec 1, 2025
Student Teacher/Intern 2025-26 Internship United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2025

Activities	Public educationCurriculum managementStudent support servicesK-12 teachingSchool administrative operations
Headquarters	US
Industries	Education
Name	Mesa County Valley School District 51
Employees	3,500
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Grand Junction High SchoolCentral High SchoolFruita Monument High SchoolPalisade High School
Tagline	Provides public K-12 education services to students in Mesa County.
Founded	1,951
Website	d51schools.org

Mesa County Valley School District 51

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