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.

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

20101 – Teacher Elementary

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Moderate X
Loud
Very Loud

20101 – Teacher Elementary