Inspiring 5th Grade Long-Term Substitute (Sept Start)

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 5,551,000 - 7,283,000; Full time

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for a 5th grade class at Zach Elementary School. The start date is September, covering a leave of absence for one semester.

The position is 100% time for 188 work calendar days, with a long-term substitute rate of $185.00/day and PERA retirement benefits. The candidate must hold a valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements, and the district will conduct a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule. b. Individualized programs of instruction for students. c. Classroom materials and curriculum. d. Lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and 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 colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. 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, 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

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program

Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements

Job description

Poudre School District is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for a 5th grade class at Zach Elementary School. The start date is September, covering a leave of absence for one semester.

The position is 100% time for 188 work calendar days, with a long-term substitute rate of $185.00/day and PERA retirement benefits. The candidate must hold a valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements, and the district will conduct a criminal background check.