2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education Long Term Substitute-Multi Categorical- Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School
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Information specific to this position: This long-term substitute assignment will cover a leave of absence for an Elementary Special Education Teacher in the Multi-Categorical Program, serving students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade at Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School. The anticipated start date is January 2027, with an expected duration of approximately 6–8 weeks. Please note that assignment dates are subject to change based on district needs.
Percentage: 100%
Work calendar days: 188
Duration of position: One semester only (beginning January for approximately 6-8 weeks)
Benefits include: PERA retirement
Will be paid the long-term substitute rate of $185.00/day
The substitute must have a valid Colorado teaching license or Substitute Authorization.
SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs 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.
- Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans.
- Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.
- Instruct students in large, small, and/or one-on-one situations across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills.
- Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in the development of master schedule for the Integrated Services department.
- Assist in the supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.
- Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well being 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 and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
- Collaborate:
- With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
- With outside agencies to promote student success.
- 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.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
- Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:
- 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.
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, and we 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 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. We encourage you to apply!
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.
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Please Note: This posting is set to expire after 15 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5964186
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