Center-Based Sub & Special Ed Support - Elementary

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,494 - 33,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short & long term disability

Walk-in clinic

Other benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District seeks a center-based substitute professional to provide instructional support for licensed and classified staff. The role may include stepping in as an Integrated Services/paraprofessional or licensed teacher to help students participate in class activities.

The position emphasizes assisting with IEPs, health care plans, and personal care needs while maintaining a safe classroom and collaborating with building staff to cover planned absences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, teaching, or related field strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Colorado Department of Education Substitute Authorization required.
• Colorado Department of Education Teaching licenses or Special Services Provider License preferred.
• CPI training within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage for center-based programs and instruction per lesson plans.
• Support Integrated Services/special education teachers and paraprofessionals; adapt curriculum per IEPs.
• Assist students with personal care, health needs, and mobility; use alternative communication where needed.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment and follow school routines and conduct expectations.
• Monitor students during class, breaks, lunch, and field trips; reinforce discipline procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff for planned absences; communicate with administrators.
• Assist staff with special projects and attend in-services, meetings, IEPs, and parent conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Instructional support

Adapt instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

1–2 years related experience

Colorado Substitute Authorization

Teaching licenses or Special Services Provider License preferred

CPI training within 1 month of hire

Criminal background check required

Tools

Sign language familiarity

Job description

Poudre School District seeks a center-based substitute professional to provide instructional support for licensed and classified staff. The role may include stepping in as an Integrated Services/paraprofessional or licensed teacher to help students participate in class activities.

The position emphasizes assisting with IEPs, health care plans, and personal care needs while maintaining a safe classroom and collaborating with building staff to cover planned absences.