Teacher Elementary-4th/5th Grade-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Teacher Elementary-4th/5th Grade-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

2026-27 Teacher Elementary (4th/5th Grade)

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Poudre School District, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Job . Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026.

Position type: 100% elementary teacher for a combined 4th and 5th grade classroom. Work calendar days: 188. Duration:
Ongoing.

Benefits:
Health, dental, and life insurance; PERA retirement; paid time off; short and long‑term disability; access to employee walk‑in clinic; and other optional benefit elections.

Salary: $58,000 – $89,278 annually based on the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule and years of experience.

Work status:
Probationary. Employees under a current licensed contract may apply and retain contract status if selected.

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 that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the 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 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 and needs 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.

Qualifications

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

Technical Skills & Knowledge

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 teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and 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 presence.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to interact and work effectively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Material & Equipment Knowledge

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page, and/or other…

Teacher Elementary-4th​/5th Grade-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

Teacher Elementary-4th/5th Grade-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School