Temporary Teacher-Elementary-Music-Rice Elementary School

Position Overview

2026‑27 80% Temporary Teacher – Elementary – Music – Rice Elementary School (Wellington, Colorado)

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday, 7:55 AM–3:33 PM.

Start date:

August 10, 2026. Duration: 90 days or more of temporary coverage on the 188‑day teacher calendar.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, individualized instruction plans, classroom materials, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise behavior and wellbeing, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways; use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation related 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding, appreciating, and accommodating student diversity; include and engage families; support district policies and procedures; provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings; student family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of a proper teaching licensure program.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements; CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Strong oral, written, and English language communication skills.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and mathematical skills.
• Bilingual 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 work in a team, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and adhere to attendance requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with personal computers, Microsoft Office, educational technology, and office equipment.

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• PERA retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Access to employee walk‑in clinic.
• Optional benefit elections.

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 with employees who reflect our students and serve them enthusiastically. 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 in accordance with applicable law.