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Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee walk-in clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a qualified educator responsible for teaching secondary level students, adhering to district and state standards. This role involves developing curriculum and individualized instruction programs while monitoring student progress.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with appropriate teaching licensure, and a valid Colorado teaching license is required. The position offers various benefits depending on contract percentage, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct secondary level students in specific subject areas.
• Create individualized instruction programs for students.
• Monitor student growth and adapt support as needed.

Skills

Classroom Instruction

Curriculum Development

Behavior Management

Communication with Parents

Education

Bachelor's degree with teaching licensure

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for instructing secondary level students in appropriate subject areas, coordinating curriculum, and adhering to district and state standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Create individualized programs of instruction for students.
• Prepare classroom materials and curriculum.
• Create lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise behavior and wellbeing of students, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.
• Communicate students' progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• 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 and Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Benefits

• Contracts 70% and above: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.
• Contracts less than 70%: PERA retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Employment Details

Contract percentages vary based on site needs. Work calendar days: 188. Duration: Ongoing. This position is probationary. PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and, if selected, will retain contract status. Must have a valid Colorado Educator’s License with appropriate endorsement. Pay is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule: $58,000 – $89,278 annually, based on a 100% assignment starting August 10, 2026.

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. 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, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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.

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