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D51 Elevate (Alternative Licensure Program - 2026-27 School Year)
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
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- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Math
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GOAL ACADEMY —Grand Junction, CO
- $30,000 - $35,000 a year
- Bilingual
- School experience
- High school
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Classroom Paraprofessional
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $17.83 - $20.27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Infant Lead Teacher
Clifton Child Care Center —Clifton, CO
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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D51 Elevate (Alternative Licensure Program - 2026-27 School Year)
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
Add a Special Education endorsement to a professional teaching license. Apply for their initial teacher's license from the Colorado Department of Education.
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D51 Elevate (Alternative Licensure Program - 2026-27 School Year)

Mesa County Valley School District 51 -
Mesa County, CO

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)

Full Job Description

JobID: 12361

Position Type:
D51 Elevate/Alternative Program

Date Posted:
3/23/2026

Location:
D51 Elevate

Description:
D51 Elevate - (School District 51 Alternative Licensure Program)

Summary:
At D51 Elevate, we recognize that traditional licensure pathways don't work for everyone. That's why we offer an alternative routeone that's flexible, accessible, and designed to support individuals from varied backgrounds in pursuing their passion for teaching. Through a blend of coursework, hands-on experience, and reflective practice, participants gain the skills, knowledge, and resilience needed to thrive as licensed educators.

D51 Elevate is more than a licensure programit's a supportive community of learners committed to growth and collaboration. Together, we're shaping the future of education by empowering educators to make a difference every day.

Alternative licensure programs address teacher shortages by:

Allowing individuals with expertise in specific fields to transition into teaching roles,
Diversify the teaching staff,
Meet specialized needs like math, science, and special education,
Offer professional development through teaching experiences,
Promote retention and career advancement within the teaching profession.

D51 alternative licensure teachers will engage in a two-year program structured as a gradual release model. Professional learning is based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of students and respond to the needs of all groups of students. The learning centers on D51's Teaching and Learning Framework competencies: Learner-Centered Environments, Design for Learning, Monitoring Learning, and Professional Engagement.

Year 1 - fundamental teaching skills: Asynchronous online learning; Science of Reading CDE requirements for SpEd candidates; observation days; once-a-month new teacher meetings in-person
Year 2 - Responsive; Asynchronous online learning; English Language Learner CDE requirement; Science of Reading CDE requirements for SpEd candidates; once-a-quarter meetings in-person
- In both years, candidates are supported by skilled mentors through various activities, including instructional practices, professional learning sessions, and reflective cycles.
Completing this program allows candidates to:
- Apply for their initial teacher's license from the Colorado Department of Education.
- Add a Special Education endorsement to a professional teaching license

Special Education Candidates:
Based on the Special Education Core and Generalists standards, the learning will center around three key learning areas: Law and the IEP, Assessment and Design, and Collaboration and Communication. These categories will be interwoven and revisited throughout the two-year program, creating a spiral learning approach to ensure that each is addressed on multiple occasions and to allow depth of learning over the two years.

D51 Elevate offers the following endorsement areas:
Secondary/K-12 Endorsements:

Computer Science
Dance
Drama Theater Arts
Health
Music
Physical Education
Visual Art
World Languages

Middle School Endorsements (Grades 6-8)

Middle School Mathematics

Secondary Endorsements (Grades 6-12):

Agriculture & Renewable Natural Resources
Business/Marketing
English Language Arts
Family and Consumer Sciences
Secondary Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Technology Education (Industrial Arts)

Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21)

Moderate Needs
Significant Support Needs
Significant Needs Autism
Significant Needs Behavior

Qualifications:

Hold a completed Bachelor's degree,
Secure a teaching position within D51.
Willing to obtain 24 credit hours in the subject/content you will be teaching, or attempt the Praxis exam in that content area

Program Cost/Credits:

For the 2026-27 school year, eligible participants will utilize the Colorado Department of Education's Educator Recruitment and Retention Grant funding to cover the program cost, materials, professional development, and required courses.
Hours toward licensure are earned in agreement with CDE.
Learn more about the CDE ERR Grant here: https://ed.cde.state.co.us/educatortalent/errprogram

Working Conditions:
Teachers enrolled in our alternative licensure program will be immersed in our district's mission, vision, and values. Instead of completing a separate program outside our district, they will be onboarded as contributing and successful members of our school community from day one.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
A submitted application to the D51 Elevate program does not guarantee acceptance into the program, if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information

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