Long-Term Substitute: Elementary Intervention & Student Supports Teacher

AXIS International Academy•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

AXIS International Academy is seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated long-term substitute teacher to join its MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Supports) Team. The role supports elementary students with a range of needs, including students with Advanced Learning Plans and students receiving reading intervention. AXIS International Academy is a tuition-free, language-immersion elementary charter school in central Fort Collins. Students study English Language Arts and Math in English and also learn French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish. The school’s mission is to empower learners to thrive as citizens of character in their local and global communities through academic excellence, cross-cultural and global competence, world-language immersion, and social-emotional and cognitive skills development. The position is full-time and temporary, with a stated start date of January 4, 2027, and an option to start as soon as possible. The end date is May 28, 2027. Compensation is $20–$26 per hour. Optional health benefits and retirement benefits through the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association are included.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of teaching experience.
Strong understanding of effective teaching strategies appropriate for elementary students.
Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Elementary Education or as a Reading Specialist.
Elementary teaching experience.
Special Education license.
Bilingual capabilities in Spanish, Mandarin, or French.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction using evidence-based practices and AXIS curricula to address student needs, which may include Reading/Read Plan, English Language Development, and/or IEP goals, under the direction of a staff member with a valid Special Education license.
Provide instruction in settings determined by student needs, including small groups outside the general education classroom or support within a general education classroom.
Collaborate with general education teachers and paraprofessionals on inclusive practices, differentiation, student goals, accommodations, modifications, and other student plan requirements.
Attend content team and grade-level meetings.
Administer weekly progress monitoring, benchmark, formal, and informal assessments, and support the school-wide assessment process.
Provide and coordinate accommodations and modifications for identified students.
Follow the direction of the Director of Student Supports.
Work with the MTSS Team to coordinate programming and support compliance requirements and MTSS implementation.
Participate in student meetings with families, teachers, and service providers as needed.
Communicate with families about student goals, services, and progress through trimester progress reports and informal communication between trimesters.
Maintain accurate, current plan documentation and student records, including tracking service minutes, in designated databases and systems.
Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Support school duties, which may include student drop-off, student pick-up, lunch, and/or recess duties.
Reflect, welcome feedback, and seek continuous growth.
Work flexibly and presume the most generous interpretation.
Perform other duties as assigned.