Teacher Elementary-Art-Rice Elementary School

Job Details

% Teacher Elementary-Art-Rice Elementary School | Poudre School District

Rice Elementary – Wellington, Colorado

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Position: 80% Teacher Elementary‑Art at Rice Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. Work days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (no Thursday).

Work calendar days: 188. Duration:
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, and other optional benefit elections.

Pay is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on experience and education. Range: $58,000 - $89,278 annually (for a 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025). These rates are based on the 2025-26 school year and will be updated during negotiations for 2026-27.

This is a probationary position. PSD employees under a licensed contract may apply and will retain contract status if selected.

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

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments. Employment opportunities are provided 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.

Elementary Teacher (FLSA Status: Exempt)

Job Family:
Licensed. Pay Range: T Salary Schedule. Job Code: 20101. Prepared/Revised Date:
January 1, 2018.

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.

• 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 various ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation relevant to academic, social, and emotional progress.
• 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 on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with a proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.