2026-27 Teacher Elementary-2nd Grade-Shepardson Elementary School Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

2026-27 Teacher Elementary-2nd Grade-Shepardson Elementary School

Poudre School District

SHEPARDSON ELEMENTARY - FORT COLLINS, Colorado

Job Details

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Information specific to this position: 2nd grade teacher at Shepardson Elementary School

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position:
Ongoing

Benefits include:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, 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 10th, 2026).

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and if selected, will retain contract status.

Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, 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.

PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Job Title

Elementary Teacher

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Family

Licensed

Pay Range

T Salary Schedule

Prepared/Revised Date

January 1, 2018

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 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, 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…