Teacher Elementary-2nd​/3rd Grade-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

Important Notes

Please note:

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on May 04, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here:  Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed.

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School seeks an Elementary Teacher for the 2026‑27 school year to teach 2nd and 3rd grade. The school is a K‑12 public option within Poudre School District serving over 400 students.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Develop individualized programs of instruction, classroom materials, 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 an environment that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervise behavior and wellbeing.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways, using data for meaningful feedback.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support, maintain documentation on academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Communicate student progress and needs with parents/guardians and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, family engagement, district policies, and professional excellence.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, cultural activities, and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive punctually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Salary follows the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule, ranging from $58,000 to $89,278 annually for a 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025.

Benefits include health, dental, life insurance; PERA retirement; paid time off; short and long‑term disability; employee walk‑in clinic; and optional benefit elections.

Work calendar days: 188.

Duration of position:
Ongoing. Percentage: 100%.

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