Teacher - English Language Development

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• Job Posting Title: Teacher - English Language Development

Job Description

Provides a strong educational foundation in English Language Development (ELD) through the use of the WIDA Standards, Colorado Academic Standards, and CDE’s Family, School, and Community Partnerships Framework for family engagement, enabling each student to reach their full potential. Creates programming aligned to DCSD’s framework and facilitates English instruction through a collaborative, structured immersion model, incorporating co-teaching at the universal level and providing targeted and intensive language support as needed. Differentiates communication and family engagement to increase student achievement and growth. Directly and consistently supports all assigned Multilingual Learners (MLs) in collaboration with educators and families to identify, plan for, and meet each student’s linguistic and academic strengths and needs. Employs a wide range of collaborative, coaching, translingual, and asset-based instructional and linguistic strategies to ensure equitable access and meaningful learning for all MLs. MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING: - Endorsement in Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) learners; Elementary teaching license (for Elementary); Highly Qualified in Language Arts or related content area (Secondary). LICENSES & CERTIFICATION: - Colorado Department of Education Professional License with CLD or LDE Endorsement, or other appropriate CDE/TESOL license with the intention to obtain the CLD Endorsement. If in process of obtaining the CLD endorsement, candidates must reflect the CLD or Bilingual CLD endorsement on the license within 2 years of the date of hire. EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED: - Operate and use personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g., printer), telephone - May be required to travel using personal vehicle ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Work is performed in a school or virtual setting. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. - Works some evenings as necessary ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds - Frequent sitting - Frequent walking - Frequent Driving - Occasional bending, squatting, or standing - Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Establish a safe, inclusive environment for all learners. Provide student data and collaborate with problem-solving teams to meet the unique strengths and needs of Multilingual Learners Use instructional strategies to facilitate learning opportunities for students to demonstrate content knowledge and higher-order thinking skills. Collaborate and partner with school personnel, students, and families Perform other related duties as assigned or requested Administer/assist with the administration of state and federal assessments forMultilingual Learners (e.g., ACCESS for ELLS) Analyze student performance via a body of evidence to support instructional decisions. This includes monitoring and analyzing the linguistic and academic progress of individual students and the ELD Program as a whole. Use this student assessment data to purposefully plan lessons and to meet the differentiated needs of students. Create and maintain MLPs for each identified Multilingual Learner Intentionally plan and facilitate instruction that aligns with the WIDA Standards and Colorado Academic Standards and meets the linguistic needs of each Multilingual Learner Coach and mentor teachers to support Multilingual learners in educational settings. Identify, plan for, and serve every assigned Multilingual Learner directly and consistently Maintain compliance procedures in accordance with district policies, state and federal laws New ELD Teachers participate in ELD Essentials and Induction sessions as part of the onboarding process Establish and model positive relationships with students and colleagues and differentiate interactions based on knowledge of each student and colleague.

Certifications

Teacher License - Colorado Department of

Education

• Bachelor's
• Degree (Required)
• Position
• Type:
• Regular
• Primary
• Location:
• Castle
• View
• High
• School
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Full-Time
• Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: Full

Salary Range

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility: Hard to Hire Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*. *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 3, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.