2026-27 Teacher Elementary Long Term Substitute-Kindergarten-Bethke Elementary School

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

Job summary

Poudre School District in Timnath, Colorado, seeks a long-term substitute Kindergarten teacher for Bethke Elementary School. The anticipated start date is November 11, 2026, with an end date around February 19, 2027, covering a leave of absence and totaling 188 work calendar days.

Candidates must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or Substitute Authorization. The position pays $185.00 per day, offers PERA retirement benefits, and is a full-time substitute role for one semester with duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

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.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction.
• Communicate students’ progress, and needs with parents/guardians.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with teaching licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

2026-27 Teacher Elementary Long Term Substitute-Kindergarten-Bethke Elementary School

Location

Poudre School District
Bethke Elementary - Timnath, Colorado

Job Details

Job ID:5950370

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Description

Information specific to this position: This long-term substitute assignment will cover a leave of absence for a Kindergarten Teacher at Bethke Elementary School. The anticipated start date is November 11, 2026, with an expected end date of approximately February 19, 2027. Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: One semester only (Approximately 11/11/2026-2/19/2027)

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.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at [e-mail]. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Title & Pay

Job Title: Elementary Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Family: Licensed Pay Range: T Salary Schedule

Prepared/Revised Date: January 1, 2018 Job Code: 20101

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
7. Communicate students’ progress, and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT-OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, FrontPage, and/or other department software packages.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES

Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 0

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.