Teacher Elementary Special Education-Affective -Bennett Elementary School
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Details
Job | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education – Affective Needs – Bennett Elementary School, Fort Collins, Colorado. 100% assignment in the Affective Needs Program. Duration:
Ongoing with 186 work calendar days.
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long‑term disability, employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.
SalaryPay is based on the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule for years of experience and education. Range: $58,000–$89,278 annually (2025-26 rates, updated for 2026-27). Probationary position; current PSD employees under a licensed contract may apply and retain contract status.
Equal Opportunity StatementPoudre 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 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 serve them enthusiastically.
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, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, who may come from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply!
Elementary Special Education Teacher (FLSA Status: Exempt, Licensure: T, Job Family: Licensed, Pay Range: T Salary Schedule, Job Code: 20201) – Affective Needs Program.
SummaryResponsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
- Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans.
- Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.
- Evaluate success of educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services.
- Adapt support as needed.
- Maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
- With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers.
- With outside agencies to promote student success.
- With colleagues in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.
- 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.
- Department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings and discussions.
- Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
- Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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