2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education Long Term Substitute-Irish Bilingual Elementary School

This is a long-term substitute assignment providing coverage for an Elementary Special Education Teacher at Irish Bilingual Elementary School during a leave of absence. The assignment begins September 3, 2026, and continues through the end of the semester (end date TBD). Assignment dates are subject to change.

About the role

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.

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 wellbeing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Must have a valid Colorado teaching license or Substitute Authorization.

Pay

Long-term substitute rate of $185.00 per day.

Schedule

• Percentage: 100%
• Work calendar days: 188
• Duration: One semester only (September 3, 2026 through the end of semester, official end date TBD).

Benefits

• PERA retirement