2026-27 In-Building Floating Support Special Education-Integrated Services Department

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Other benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking an itinerant substitute for the 2026-27 school year, supporting Poudre High and the Wellington Middle-High feeder zones in Special Education/Integrated Services.

Position involves providing building level coverage for licensed and classified roles, instruction per lesson plans, and collaboration with staff to cover absences and support student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field strongly preferred.
• One to two years of related experience preferred.
• Colorado Substitute Authorization or Educator License required; CPI within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Provide building level substitute coverage for licensed classrooms and paraprofessional positions.
• Implement instruction per lesson plans and support student learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan coverage and assist with IEPs or related tasks.
• Maintain safe, orderly environment and supervise students during all school activities.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and school events as required.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student supervision

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Colorado Substitute Authorization

CPI training

Job description

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year and is an itinerant position supporting the Poudre High and Wellington Middle-High feeder zones. Special Education/Integrated Services.

Pay Range: $21.41-$23.98/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Hours/day: 7

Work calendar days: 180

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Additional information: Please read the job description carefully.

• Those hired in these positions do not qualify for section 12.1.4 of the Employee Agreement (they will not receive both his/her regular classified wages as well as the licensed in-house substitute rate)
• Must hold a valid Colorado Substitute Authorization or Colorado Educator License

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing building level substitute coverage for licensed and classified positions. May include stepping in as an integrated services/special education paraprofessional, or licensed teacher in the absence of the regular teacher or paraprofessional. Instruct students, facilitate student learning, provide general assistance and support to school building as directed by building administrators as needed for student supervision and instructional needs.

JOB TASKS

• Provide building level substitute coverage for licensed classrooms, provide instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, and use materials provided to attain lesson goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Provide building level substitute coverage for Integrated Services/Special Education Paraprofessional positions. Assist Special Education Teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing daily and long range lessons and activities to meet student needs.
• Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures, maintains a safe and orderly environment and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff members ahead of time for planned absences and coverage needs. Plan as necessary with staff members to provide coverage throughout the building. Communicate regularly with school administrators on building coverage needs.
• Assist staff members and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in education, teaching or related field strongly preferred
• One to two years of related experience
• Experience working with special needs students preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• If assigned to a Title I school, the following Title I requirements apply
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and one of the following
• completion of at least two years of higher education
• an associate's (or higher) degree
• successful completion of the WorkKeys assessment demonstrating instructional competency within one year of hire
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Colorado Department of Education Substitute Authorization required; Colorado Department of Education Teaching licenses or Special Services Provider License preferred
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]