Teacher Elementary-5th Grade-Lopez Elementary School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Teacher Elementary-5th Grade-Lopez Elementary School

2026-27 Teacher Elementary-5th Grade - Lopez Elementary School, Fort Collins, Colorado

Poudre School District
Lopez Elementary School

Job Details

Job
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Percent: 100%
Work calendar days: 188
Duration:
Ongoing
Salary: $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 10th, 2026)
Benefits:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, optional benefit elections
FLSA Status:
Exempt
License:
Valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement required
Position:
Elementary Teacher (Licensed)
Job Code: 20101

Summary

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject areas in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of district and state content standards.

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 that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervise behavior and wellbeing of students in all educational settings; 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

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 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.
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.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity.
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to recognize importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe habits, utilize safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and…