Teacher Elementary-Physical Education-Tavelli Elementary School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 80% Teacher Elementary-Physical Education-Tavelli Elementary School

Job Details

% Teacher Elementary-Physical Education-Tavelli Elementary School

Poudre School District

Tavelli Elementary - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Position Duration:
Ongoing (188 school days)

Pay Range: $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 10, 2026)

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
PERA retirement
Paid time off
Short and long term disability
Access to employee walk-in clinic
Other optional benefit elections

Eligibility and Licensure

Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

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. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, 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, or military status.

Job Description

Job Title:

Elementary Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Family:
Licensed Pay Scale

Prepared / Revised Date:
January 1, 2018

Job Code: 20101

SUMMARY:

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject areas in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

Essential Duties and 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 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:

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

Demonstrate a commitment to:

Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for 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.

Education and Related Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree with 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…