Teacher Secondary-Middle & High School Spanish-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education /

Position: 2026-27 50% Teacher Secondary-Middle & High School Spanish-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

The 2026-27 school year 50% Teacher Secondary-Middle & High School Spanish at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, part of Poudre School District, located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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.

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Duration:
Ongoing

Work Calendar Days: 188

Percentage: 50%

Benefits include: PERA retirement, short and long term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, as well as 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 6th, 2025).

* These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year*

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, needs, and eligibility 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, and Certifications

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

Technical Skills, Knowledge and 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 with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and…