2026-27 60% Instructional Coach-Linton Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,278; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a Professional Development Coach for Linton Elementary School in Fort Collins, Colorado. This ongoing role involves coaching educators to enhance student outcomes through supportive professional development. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, a valid teaching license, and over three years of classroom experience. The position offers a salary range of $58,000 – $89,278 annually depending on qualifications, benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and a 60% work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• More than three years of classroom experience required.
• Valid teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in classroom instruction and environment.
• Provide organized learning opportunities.
• Monitor student growth and progress.

Skills

Classroom instruction strategies

Instructional coaching

Data utilization for feedback

Collaborative practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on May 7, 2026. Applying after that date may no longer be accepted. Interested candidates should apply directly via the job board at https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5653434.

Information specific to this position:

• School: Linton Elementary School
• Position Year: 2026-27
• Percentage: 60%
• Work calendar days: 188
• Duration: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Pay is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for the position is $58,000 – $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025).

SUMMARY

Responsible for coaching educators and teams to improve outcomes for students by providing job‑embedded professional development that is differentiated, collaborative, and reflective. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams and PLC/data groups to implement School Improvement Plans; partnering with educators to sustain implementation of the Standards Based Teaching and Learning Framework (SBTLF); and partnering with educators so that students meet or exceed Colorado Academic Standards.

JOB TASKS

• Support educators in all areas of classroom instruction and environment, including instructional strategies, student engagement strategies, classroom management, assessment, and curriculum, and partner to engage in instructional coaching cycles.
• Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities.
• Design, coach, and provide support for educators to:
  • Develop instruction aligned with district and state standards.
  • Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways.
  • Use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Facilitate and participate in building PLCs/teams and provide research, tools, and resources to support school MTSS and other student support efforts to improve student outcomes.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Collaborate:
  • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction.
  • With instructional coaches, coordinators, and other district staff.
  • With colleagues in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the student's education.
  • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in:
  • Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
  • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
  • Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• More than three years of classroom experience required.
• Instructional coaching and/or leadership experience at school or district level preferred.
• Valid teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].