2026-27 Teacher Elementary Long Term Substitute-5th Grade-Cache La Poudre Elementary School

Poudre School District; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District in Colorado is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for 5th grade at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, covering a leave of absence from early September through December. The position is 100% time for a 188-day work calendar; the substitute must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or Substitute Authorization and will follow district and state standards.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering instruction, assessing students, collaborating with staff,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity and manages behavior.
• Design assessment tasks and use data to modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth, communicate progress with parents/guardians and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student outcomes.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional growth opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program

Job description

Please Note:

Information specific to this position: This long term substitute position is for 5th grade at Cache La Poudre Elementary School covering for an employee on a leave of absence starting early September through the end of December. Official dates TBD.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: One Semester Only (September-December)

Benefits include: PERA retirement

Will be paid the long-term substitute rate of $185.00/day

The substitute must have a valid Colorado teaching license or Substitute Authorization.

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: a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule. b. Individualized programs of instruction for students. c. Classroom materials and curriculum. d. 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: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.


• Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the student's education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.


• Participate in: a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. d. 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]