Teacher Secondary-Spanish-Poudre High School

Position:
Secondary Spanish Teacher, 2026-27 School Year – Poudre High School, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Starting date:
August 10, 2026. Full time (100% assignment) with 188 work calendar days. Ongoing position.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee walk-in clinic access
• Other optional benefit elections

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Create individualized programs of instruction for students.
• Develop classroom materials and curriculum.
• Write lesson plans and design learning activities.
• Instruct students in large group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise behavior and wellbeing of students, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding 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, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
• Attend student and family conferences and other meetings.
• Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and proper teaching licensure program required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

• 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.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page).
• Operating knowledge of typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace and follow safety rules.

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

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

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments. All qualified applicants will receive employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status in accordance with applicable law.