2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Olander 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 access

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a dedicated educator for the 2026-27 school year in the Multi-Categorical program at Olander Elementary School. The position is 100% time with a 188-day work calendar, offering comprehensive benefits and a salary per the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule.

The teacher will plan and deliver instruction aligned with district and state standards, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with staff, families, and outside agencies to optimize student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure.
• Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
• CPI certification within 3 months of hire.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, materials, and schedules.
• Instruct students across curriculum in large, small, and 1:1 settings.
• Organize staff/paraprofessional schedules and master schedule.
• Supervise and direct special education paraprofessionals.
• Foster a classroom environment that supports learning and wellbeing.

Skills

IEP planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching

Colorado teaching license

CPI certification

Background check

Job description

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 23 2026. To apply, use the Poudre School District job board link: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5638784. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed.

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year in the Multi-Categorical program at Olander 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, and other optional benefit elections.

Pay: Determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range: $58,000 - $89,278 annually (for a 100% assignment starting August 6th 2025).

Overview

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