2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Affective Needs (AN)-Cache La Poudre Elementary School

Poudre School District

Laporte (CO)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 89,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Access to employee walk-in clinic

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District seeks a dedicated educator to instruct students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs in alignment with curriculum and state standards. You will implement IEP goals, adapt supports, and collaborate with the team to promote student success.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, coordinating schedules, supervising paraprofessionals, and maintaining progress documentation.

Qualifications

Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
CPI training and CPR/First Aid certifications may be required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings across curriculum.
Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals; assist in master schedule development.
Assist in supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.
Create a classroom environment maximizing instructional opportunities and manage student behavior.
Monitor student learning and progress; evaluate approaches and adapt as needed; document progress.
Communicate students' progress and needs with parents/guardians and staff.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and outside agencies to promote student success.
Participate in department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings and conferences; engage in professional growth.
Attend work punctually and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Special Education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with teaching licensure

Colorado teaching license with endorsements

Criminal background check required

CPI training within 3 months of hire

Job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on September 2, 2026.

Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status.

Information specific to this position:

This position supports the Affective Needs program at Cache La Poudre Elementary School.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

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.

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 10th, 2026).

SUMMARY:

Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs 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. Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans. c. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans. d. Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.

Instruct students in large, small, and/or one-on-one situations across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills.

Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in the development of master schedule for the Integrated Services department.

Assist in the supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.

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.

Monitor student learning and progress to: a. Evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services. b. Adapt support as needed. c. 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 other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. With outside agencies to promote student success. c. 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, IEP/staffing, 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.