2026-27 Teacher Elementary-Art-Johnson & Bennett Elementary School

SUMMARY

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.

Job Tasks

• 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 which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensu e 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short and long term disability
• Access to employee walk-in clinic
• Other optional benefit elections

Pay

• Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education.
• Ranger for position is $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6th, 2025).

Information Specific to this Position

• This position is for the 2026--27 school year and includes teaching art at both Johnson Elementary and Bennett Elementary Schools.
• Percentage: 100%
• Johnson Elementary: 60% (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
• Bennett Elementary: 40% (Monday & Wednesday)
• Work calendar days: 188
• Duration of position: Ongoing