2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education Long Term Substitute-Irish Bilingual Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks a long-term substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher at Irish Bilingual Elementary School to cover a leave of absence starting September 3, 2026.

The assignment runs for a semester with 188 school days, with CPI required within 3 months, Colorado teaching license, and PERA retirement benefits. Applicants should plan to collaborate with teams to support students with IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPI certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication with parents

Collaboration with staff

IEP goals understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree with teaching licensure

Job description

Please Note:

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on August 25, 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=5882642

Information specific to this position: This long-term substitute assignment will provide coverage for an Elementary Special Education Teacher at Irish Bilingual Elementary School during a leave of absence. The assignment is scheduled to begin on September 3, 2026, and continue through the end of the semester (TBD). Assignment dates are subject to change. Special Education/Integrated Services.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: One Semester Only - 9/3/2026 through the end of semester (offical end date TBD)

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 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.
• 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 in an educational setting with st dents with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]