Careers
Join the D51 Team!
Mesa County Valley School District 51 is the largest school district on the Western Slope of Colorado and the 15th largest school district in the state. Our boundaries stretch from the Utah border to Palisade, from the Bookcliff Mountain Range down to Whitewater and Gateway.
Committed to academic excellence, District 51 provides a wide range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and support services to meet the unique needs of each student. Each day, nearly 2,800 employees serve 20,000 students in 46 of our schools & programs. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and staff is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal growth and success.
Apply to be a D51 Licensed Staff!
Positions include:
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Psychologists
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- and more!
Apply to be a D51 Support Staff!
Support staff serve in D51 operations. Positions include:
- Instructional Assistants
- Maintenance & Operations
- Nutrition Services
- Technology Services
- and more!
- Substitute Teachers
- Instructional Paraprofessionals
- Clerical Assignments
- Custodial assignments
- and more!
Not a licensed teacher, but interested in teaching?
Our friends at TEACH Colorado have free tools and resources to make applying to our program - and becoming a classroom teacher - easier.
Create an account by clicking here and access:
- An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
- $100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
- 1-on-1 expert advice for any question along the way.
- How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing and finances.
- A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.
Need Help?
Contact a Recruiter today:
- Licensed Staff Recruiter Carter Ness at 970-254-5136
- Support Staff Recruiter Katy Beckel at 970-254-5147