Teacher Secondary-High School English Language Arts-PSD Global Academy

Position Overview

% Teacher – Secondary (High School) English Language Arts

Location:

Poudre School District – Global Academy, Fort Collins, Colorado

Job  | Starting Date:
August 10, 2026 | Duration:
Ongoing | Work Calendar Days: 188 | Pay: $58,000–$89,278 annually (100% assignment based on 2025‑26 salary schedule)

• 1st Semester: 9:30 AM–4:15 PM, Monday/Wednesday; 2 hrs asynchronous, Tuesday/Thursday; 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Friday
• 2nd Semester: 12:15 PM–4:15 PM, Monday/Wednesday; 2 hrs asynchronous, Tuesday/Thursday
• Percentage: 40 %

PERA retirement, short‑ and long‑term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, and optional benefit elections.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Create individualized programs of instruction and classroom materials.
• Design lesson plans and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Create a positive classroom environment, supervise behavior and well‑being, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding across multiple modalities; use data to provide feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapting support as needed and maintaining documentation of academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Communicate student progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and student outcomes; participate in team and building meetings.
• Commit to understanding and supporting student diversity; engage families; uphold district policies; maintain professional excellence.
• Participate in district meetings, conferences, and extracurricular activities; pursue professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must hold a valid Colorado educator’s license with appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required; classroom experience preferred.
• Criminal background check required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

• Oral and written communication;
  English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills; critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Mathematics and accounting skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Strong confidentiality and integrity.
• Effective time and priority management; attendance adherence.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions.

• Personal computers and peripherals;
  Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook) and department software.
• Educational technology equipment and programs.
• General office equipment operation.

Probationary position. PSD employees under a licensed contract may apply and, if selected, retain contract status. Physical demands and work conditions are as described; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity across backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities. 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.