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

2026-27 Teacher Elementary – 2nd/3rd Grade – Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Poudre School District – Polaris Expeditionary Lrn Sch – Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details:
Job . Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026.

Information specific to this position:
This position is for an Elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School. It will teach 2nd and 3rd grade. Polaris is a K‑12 public school option within Poudre School District that serves 400+ students each year. The school was founded in 2007 using the Expeditionary Learning model and continues to offer authentic learning experiences, both on and off campus, through investigations of compelling topics over an extended period of time.

Percentage: 100%. Work calendar days: 188. Duration:
Ongoing.

Benefits include:
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 for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $58,000 – $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025). These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated during negotiations for the 2026-27 school year.

This is a probationary position. PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply and, if selected, retain contract status.

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 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!

Job Title: Elementary Teacher – FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Family: Licensed

Pay Range: T Salary Schedule

Prepared/Revised Date: January 1, 2018

Job Code: 20101

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Develop individualized programs of instruction for students.
• Develop classroom materials and curriculum.
• Develop 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 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 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 and needs with parents/guardians and other staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate 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.
• Provid…