2026-27 80% Teacher Secondary-K-12 Physical Education/Outdoor Education-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

### **Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on May 04, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: **[**https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5659576**](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5659576){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}** **

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### **Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: **[**https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5659576**](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5659576){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}** **

**Information specific to this position: This position will be an 80% Physical Education/Outdoor Education teacher for K-12 at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School. Please be aware that this is a K-12 teaching position and includes outdoor and overnight expeditions. Polaris is a K-12 public school option within Poudre School District that serves 400 plus students each year. The school was founded in 2007 using the Expeditionary Learning model and continues to offer authentic learning experiences, both on and off campus, through investigations of compelling topics over an extended period of time. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date will be August 10, 2026.**

**Percentage: 80%**

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**Work calendar days: 188**

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**Duration of position: Ongoing**

**Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. **

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

**SUMMARY: **

Responsible for instructing secondary level students in appropriate subject area in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

**JOB TASKS: **

• 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.
• 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, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in: a. Department, team, b ilding, 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.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure 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.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to **[**talent@psdschools.org**](mailto:talent@psdschools.org){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}