ADM - Specialist CLDE

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Openings as of 6/25/2026

ADM - Specialist CLDE

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Central Administration
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Support Services

JOB TITLE: Specialist - CLDE

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of CLDE | Schools

PAY GRADE: ADM-04

LOCATION: Education Support Services

DAYS: 228

The Specialist of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) provides district-level leadership, coordination, and technical expertise to ensure high-quality services and equitable outcomes for multilingual learners. The Specialist supports implementation of federal, state, and local requirements related to English language development and Dual Language programs while assisting schools with identification, placement, language acquisition monitoring, assessment, family engagement, and program effectiveness.

The Specialist collaborates with district and school leaders, instructional coaches, teachers, and support staff to ensure compliance with Title III, Colorado Department of Education requirements, and district expectations for multilingual learner services. The position serves as a key resource for data analysis, program monitoring, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts that promote student achievement and biliteracy development.

Master's degree in Education or related field.

License / Certification Required

Work Experience Required

Minimum of five years successful experience serving multilingual learners

Experience in CLDE, ELD, Dual Language, or bilingual education programs

Experience providing professional development and adult learning

Experience analyzing student achievement and language acquisition data

Experience with ACCESS for ELLs, WIDA standards, and state reporting systems preferred

Other

Skills and Abilities

Required

Strong knowledge of federal and state requirements for multilingual learners

Knowledge of Title III, ELPA, OCR guidance, and Colorado CLDE regulations

Knowledge of Dual Language and bilingual education program models

Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills

Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable recommendations

Ability to establish positive relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Support implementation of district CLDE and Dual Language programs.
• Assist schools in implementing district language development frameworks and program expectations.
• Provide technical assistance to administrators, teachers, coaches, and support staff regarding multilingual learner services.
• Support implementation of district strategic goals related to multilingual learners and biliteracy.
• Collaborate with district departments to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for multilingual learners.

• Monitor district compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to multilingual learners.
• Coordinate procedures for student identification, placement, service delivery, re‑designation, and monitoring.
• Review and monitor English Language Plans (ELPs) for compliance and effectiveness.
• Conduct program audits and monitoring activities to ensure implementation fidelity.
• Support preparation of state and federal reports related to multilingual learner programs.
• Assist with development and monitoring of Title III and related grant requirements.

• Assists the staff and administrators to monitor, refine, and promote the ELD plan and the K‑12 biliteracy program within the school, with parents/guardians, and in the greater community.
• Supports the process to identify emerging bilingual students at all grade levels, including review of students to monitor progress.
• Assist teachers to develop and provide emerging bilingual students with appropriate instruction through lesson internalization, data driven decision making, and progress monitoring via the coaching mode.
• Supports continuing evaluation of the Dual Language and ELD program and implement changes based on findings.

• Monitors IEP paperwork completed by campus personnel for Dually Identified ML/Sped Students.
• Maintains current state assessment rosters for Dually Identified ML/Sped Students.
• Maintains systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to IEP meetings, student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress for Dually Identified ML/Sped Students.

• Support implementation and alignment of district World Language programs.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to…