2026-27 Temporary Teacher-Elementary-2nd Grade-Laurel Elementary School

IMDiversity; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Walk-in clinic access

Other optional benefits

Job summary

Poudre School District’s Laurel Elementary in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks a 2026-27 Temporary Teacher for 2nd Grade. The assignment runs through May 28, 2027 with an estimated start in October 2026, 100% position on the 188-day calendar.

A valid Colorado teaching license with the appropriate endorsement is required. The district offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, disability coverage, walk-in clinic access, and other voluntary

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Administer, edit, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment that supports instruction and student wellbeing.
• Design assessments to measure understanding and provide feedback for instruction.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with teaching licensure

Job description

2026-27 Temporary Teacher-Elementary-2nd Grade-Laurel Elementary School
Poudre School District
Laurel Elementary - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details
Job ID:5918531

Job Description
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Information specific to this position: Temporary position that needs coverage for 90 or more days per the 188-day teacher calendar. Estimated start date is October 2026, with the assignment expected to continue through May 28, 2027.

*Valid teacher license with appropriate endorsement required.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Temporary assignment lasting more than 90 days, beginning in October 2026 and continuing through the remainder of the 2026-27 school year.

• 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).

Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

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.

Position Type:See Job Description

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 areasin coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
   • Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
   • Individualized programs of instruction for students.
   • Classroom materials and curriculum.
   • 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:
   • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
   • With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to:
   • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
   • Include and engage families in the student’s education.
   • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
   • Provide personal and professional excellence.
10. Participate in:
    • Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
    • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
    • Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
    • 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.