2026-27 Teacher Early Childhood Special Education-Putnam Elementary School

Please Note

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 10, 2026. Applications can be submitted directly here:

Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through the job board here:

Information specific to this position:
This position is for the 2026‑27 school year at Putnam 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 6th, 2025).

Responsible for creating an environment conducive to the learning needs of three‑ and four‑year‑old children with disabilities and/or who are high risk and implement a comprehensive, individualized preschool curriculum.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
• Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
• Meaningful programs for parents/families.
• Individualized Education Plan goals, objectives, and transition plans.
• Administer appropriate assessments to evaluate strengths and needs of individual students.
• 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.
• Monitor student learning and progress to:
• Evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services.
• Adapt support as needed.
• Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress, needs, and eligibility with families and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
• With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers 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, IEP/staffing, 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.

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with early childhood students and/or students with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

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