A variety of opportunities to make a positive impact for children

Dozens of great school jobs are currently available in Durango, CO — an amazing place to live and work!
There are presently over 75 positions being advertised in the Durango School District — from teaching and leadership posts to coaching and support staff roles.
Durango 9-R is committed to hiring outstanding educators who have a passion for their craft. The district values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in its schools and work environments, and believes in developing and growing its students and our employees!
Durango 9-R’s Portrait of a Graduate is the shared vision that guides the district as a “north star” to prepare students for life after school. When students graduate, that’s really just the beginning.
The district offer a comprehensive professional development and growth program to all of its employees and offers many advancement opportunities within our organization.
There are an array of career opportunities in a variety of fields, and a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered to employees.
- Positions that are 24+ hours per week have full-time health/dental/vision benefits
- Positions that are 16-23 hours per week include half-time health/dental/vision benefits
- Positions include a sick and personal leave package; year round positions also include vacation leave
- Hourly positions include paid holidays
- CO PERA Retirement System – Employer contributes 21.4% of earnings to the employee’s retirement account
- Employee Childcare opportunities located at Durango High School
Please go to Great School Jobs in Durango to explore our available positions, and find the ones to fit your personality and skills to begin a journey towards an exciting career in nature’s playground!

