2026-27 Teacher Elementary-5th Grade-Lopez Elementary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Walk-in clinic

Job summary

Lopez Elementary School in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks a 5th grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This 100% position focuses on instruction aligned to district and state standards and requires a Colorado teaching license.

The salary range is $58,000-$89,278 annually, with 188 work calendar days. The position is probationary but may retain contract status for licensed PSD employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an approved teacher licensure program.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Instruct elementary students in alignment with curriculum and standards.
• Develop lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance instruction.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required

Criminal background check required for hire

Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required

CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged

Job description

Important Note

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 22, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5822581.

Information specific to this position: 2026‑27 school year teaching 5^th grade at Lopez Elementary School.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits

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.

Salary

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 10 , 2026).

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and if selected, will retain contract status.

Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

Job Summary

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject areas in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

Job Tasks

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
  • Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
  • Individualized programs of instruction for students.
  • Classroom materials and curriculum.
  • Lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress, and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
  • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
  • 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 with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].