Teacher Secondary-English Language Arts-Preston Middle School

2026-27 Teacher Secondary – English Language Arts – Preston Middle School

Poudre School District

• Job
• Starting Date:
  Aug 10, 2026
• Percentage: 100%
• Work calendar days: 188
• Duration of position:
  Ongoing
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.
• Pay: $58,000 - $89,278 annually based on Licensed Educator Salary Schedule, updated for 2026‑27 school year.
• Position type:
  Probationary (PSD employees under licensed contract may apply and retain contract status)
• Requirements:
  Valid Colorado Educator’s License with appropriate endorsement.

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in classroom setting preferred.

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

• 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, and administrators.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity.
• Adhere to attendance requirements.
• Promote and follow Board of Education policies and superintendent policies.
• Communicate and work effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Recognize importance of safety and follow safety rules; report unsafe conditions.

• Personal computers and peripherals.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page, and/or other department software.
• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
• Typical office equipment.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, 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 students’ assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment maximizing instructional opportunity, supervise behavior and well‑being, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways; use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress; adapt support as needed; maintain documentation for academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Communicate student progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues; participate in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding student diversity; engage families in education; support district policies; provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, 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.

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.

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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

We encourage you to apply!