Teacher Elementary-Physical Education-PSD Global Academy Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 35% Teacher Elementary-Physical Education-PSD Global Academy

Job Overview

School Year: 2026-27. Position:
Teacher Elementary-Physical Education at PSD Global Academy (Fort Collins, Colorado). Scheduled hours:
Quarter 1 & 4: 11:45 AM‑2:45 PM Monday/Wednesday and 2:00 PM‑4:00 PM Tuesday/Thursday;
Quarter 2 & 3: 8:15 AM‑11:15 AM Monday/Wednesday and 2:00 PM‑4:00 PM Tuesday/Thursday. Full‑time (35 %). Work calendar: 188 days. This is a probationary position; licensed contract employees may apply and retain contract status.

Compensation:
Salary from $58,000 to $89,278 annually based on the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule and years of experience. The rates are for the 2025‑26 school year and will be updated for 2026‑27. Benefits include PERA retirement, short and long‑term disability, employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional elections.

Responsibilities

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.

Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one settings.

Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.

Create a classroom environment maximizing instructional opportunity, supervise student behavior and wellbeing, 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 and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.

Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes, and with colleagues in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.

Demonstrate a commitment to:

Understand, appreciate, and accommodate 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.

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.

Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Oral and written communication skills.
English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Math and accounting skills.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred:
Bilingual oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work supportive with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Ability to be part of and work with a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity.
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety and report unsafe conditions.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

Operating knowledge and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page).
Operating knowledge and experience with typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
Operating knowledge and experience with typical office equipment.

Compliance Statement

Poudre School District is…