Poudre School District Hiring for Teacher Elementary – Technology – Lopez Elementary Full Time

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASKS

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:

a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule.

b. Individualized programs of instruction for students.

c. Classroom materials and curriculum.

d. Lesson plans and learning activities.

2. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.

3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to

academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.

7. Communicate students’ progress, and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.

8. Collaborate:

a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve

student outcomes.

b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

9. Demonstrate a commitment to:

a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.

b. Include and engage families in the student’s education.

c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.

d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

10. Participate in:

a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.

b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.

c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.

d. Professional growth opportunities.

11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.

2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • (970) 490-3488

www.psdschools.org

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
  

• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• 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.
• Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

appropriate safety equipment, and unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT-OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, FrontPage,

ING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES

Direct s: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 0

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions

described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Stand X

Walk X

Sit X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X

Reach with hands and arms X

Climb or balance X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X

Talk X

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Hear X

Taste X

Smell X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 50 pounds X

Up to 100 pounds X

More than 100 pounds X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Compare X

Analyze X

Communicate X

Copy X

Coordinate X

Instruct X

Compute X

Synthesize X

Evaluate X

Interpersonal Skills X

Compile X

Negotiate X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Work in high, precarious places X

Fumes or airborne particles X

Toxic or caustic chemicals X

Outdoor weather conditions X

Extreme cold (non-weather) X

Extreme heat (non-weather) X

Risk of electrical shock X

Work with explosives X

Risk of radiation X

Vibration X

VISION DEMANDS: Required

No special vision requirements.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level

Very quiet

Quiet

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NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level

Moderate X

Loud

Very Loud

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