What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNAL ONLY Become a Teacher Program Participant - January 2027 Cohort position at Poudre School District?
Poudre School District is currently recruiting for the next cohort of the Become a Teacher Program, starting in January 2027.
Overview:
As part of the Poudre School District’s (PSD) comprehensive staff education and career advancement program, PSD supports the efforts of staff members to become licensed teachers in hard-to-fill areas. Contingent upon funding availability, PSD will offer tuition assistance for a cohort of eligible employees for the purpose of obtaining a teaching license. Poudre School District will support a cohort of PSD employees to launch their journey to becoming licensed special education teachers in partnership with the University of Northern Colorado.
- Maintain your position as a PSD employee during the day.
- Attend asynchronous-online classes through the University of Northern Colorado.
- Earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in Special Education with a teaching license.
- Attend monthly cohort meetings.
PSD strives to cover 100% of tuition costs and fees less financial aid (Only actual tuition costs and approved fees are eligible, while funding is available)
Eligibility Criteria:
A. Must be employed in PSD with regular scheduled hours and in good standing.
B. Employee must be continuously employed for 15 hours or more per week through the duration of the program.
C. Employee must have worked for PSD for a minimum of 3 months.
D. Employee must be recommended by their supervisor for the program.
E. Employee must be accepted as a student by the University of Northern Colorado.
F. Interested in working as a special education teacher.
Interview Eligibility:
1. Attend an informational session through Poudre School District.
2. Complete this application and apply to the University of Northern Colorado by deadline (coupon code for free application is shared in info session)
3. Complete the interview process (selected applicants to interview will be notified by Friday, 11/6/26)
4. Complete FAFSA and other required financial aid and scholarship forms.