2026-27 Integrated Services Center-Based Floating Support-Eyestone Elementary School

Poudre School District; Wellington (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

Walk-in clinic access

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District in Colorado is seeking a substitute coverage provider for center-based programs, stepping in for licensed and classified staff when needed to support students with significant needs. The role involves instructing students per lesson plans, assisting with personal care, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment during transitions and activities.

This position starts at $21.41–$23.98/hour and runs on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Colorado Substitute Authorization required or acceptable alternative licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage for center-based programs, instructing students per lesson plans and using provided materials.
• Support Integrated Services/special education staff, adapt curriculum to individual needs, and monitor behavior per plans.
• Assist students with personal care and mobility, ensuring safety and dignity during school activities.
• Maintain safe classroom routines and communicate coverage needs with administrators and staff.
• Attend trainings, IEP meetings, and school functions as required.

Skills

Instructional support

Special education experience

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

One to two years of related experience

Colorado Substitute Authorization

Teaching licenses or Special Services Provider License preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $21.41-$23.98/hour (min--12% above min), 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, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing center-based 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 teacher or paraprofessional by providing instructional and physical support for students with significant support needs so they may fully participate in class activities. Instruct students, facilitate student learning, provide general assistance and support to center-based programs as directed by building administrators as needed for student supervision and instructional needs.

Job Tasks

• Provide substitute coverage for center-based programs, 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 teachers and paraprofessional positions. Implement instruction and reinforce learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, and implementing daily and long-range lessons and activities to meet Individual Education Plans (IEP), behavior plans, and/or health care plans.
• Assist students with personal care, social skills, and/or self-awareness in getting to and from restrooms, lunchrooms, etc. Assist students with personal health and hygiene, including spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and diapering. Lift, transfer, or push students in wheelchairs. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by a student with a hearing or vision disability as needed.
• Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures, maintain a safe and orderly environment, and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, timeouts, field trips, 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 within the program. Communicate regularly with school administrators on building coverage needs.
• Assist staff members and/or administrators 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]