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Position: 2026-27 Teacher Elementary-2nd Grade-Rice Elementary School

2026-27 Teacher Elementary-2nd Grade – Rice Elementary School

Poudre School District – Rice Elementary – Wellington, Colorado.

Information specific to this position: 2026-27 school year 2nd grade teacher at Rice Elementary School.

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Type: 100% Full-time

Work Calendar: 188 days

Duration:
Ongoing

Benefits

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 Range

$58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 10th, 2026).

Position Status

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

Qualifications

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

Required:

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program.

Preferred:
Experience instructing students in a classroom setting.

Additional certifications encouraged: CPR and First Aid.

Criminal background check required for hire.

Job Summary

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

Key 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 behavior and wellbeing of students, and administer discipline when appropriate.

Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.

Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.

Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff.

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.
In student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
In social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
In professional growth opportunities.

Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Technological Skills and 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.
Work supportively with other teachers, staff, administrators.
Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Work in a team.
Maintain confidentiality.
Manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
Maintain honesty and integrity.
Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual presence.
Promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures.
Interact and work effectively with diverse backgrounds.
Recognize importance of safety, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Operational and Technical Knowledge

Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page, and other department software.
Experience with typical…