Teacher Secondary-Spanish-Fossil Ridge High School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Teacher Secondary-Spanish-Fossil Ridge High School

Job Details

2026-27 Teacher Secondary-Spanish – Fossil Ridge High School (Fort Collins, Colorado) – Poudre School District.

Job . Starting Date:
Aug 10 2026. Assignment: 100 % with 188 work calendar days. Duration:
Ongoing. Probationary position; employees under a licensed contract may apply and retain contract status.

Pay: $58,000–$89,278 annually (Licensed Educator Salary Schedule, 2025‑26 rates, to be updated for 2026‑27). Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short‑ and long‑term disability, walk‑in clinic access, and other optional elections.

Requirements:
Valid Colorado Educator’s License with appropriate endorsement. Criminal background check required. CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule; individualized programs of instruction; classroom materials and curriculum; lesson plans and learning activities.

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

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

Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise behavior and well‑being of students, 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 of academic, social, and emotional progress.

Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.

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

Demonstrate a commitment to: understanding and appreciating student diversity; including and engaging families in the education; supporting Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations; providing personal and professional excellence.

Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings; student/family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, extracurricular activities; 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 a 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, administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Teamwork ability.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
Follow Board of Education, Superintendent, and building/department procedures.
Communicate and work effectively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Recognize the importance of safety and follow safety rules.

Materials and Equipment – Operating Knowledge

Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page, and other departmental software).
Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
Typical office equipment.

Reporting Relationships & Direction/Guidance

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions required to successfully perform the essential functions described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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