Certified CLDE Teacher and Coach; .8 * position

Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world.

Position: Licensed CLDE Teacher and Coach (0.8)
* This is a ONE year position

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Location: Bridges High School

Reports to: Bridges High School Principal

Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week)

Contract Period: 185 working days

• *$54,000 to $83,500 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience)
  * The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE
  1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule
• Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.

• The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program. RFSD Benefits Guide
• RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at

• With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes;
  
  a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Coach plays a crucial role in enhancing instruction by collaborating with regular classroom teachers, thereby positively impacting the learning of emerging bilingual students. The CLDE Coach ensures alignment, consistency, and ongoing improvement in all aspects of programming for these students, focusing on their English Language Development (ELD) and academic progress. By providing support and guidance, the CLDE Coach helps ensure that emerging bilingual students make adequate growth in both language acquisition and their overall academic performance.

In addition, the CLDE Coach will include teaching at least 1 additional core academic or elective class outside of ELD.
* This is a one year position.

• Provide instruction for at least 1 additional core academic or elective class outside of ELD.
• The CLDE Coach works with regular classroom teachers to impact instruction for emerging bilingual students.
• Focus areas are on Literacy-Based ELD instructional settings, incorporating the WIDA Framework for content area instruction in math, science and social studies.
• The CLDE Coach ensures the school adheres to policies and procedures for determining CLDE program eligibility, re-designation, monitoring and exiting.
• The CLDE Coach addresses required programming criteria:
  All emerging bilingual students at Bridges HS have English, math, science, social studies, and Literacy-Based ELD classes. Specials/electives are offered as available.
• The CLDE Coach works with problem solving teams to help determine the root cause and make appropriate placements into CLDE Instructional settings and/or Literacy Interventions for emerging bilingual students.
• The CLDE Coach attends regularly scheduled professional development sessions to enhance coaching skills, ensure alignment with the District CLDE Team's goals, and continuously improve practices.
• The CLDE Coach takes on several roles: resource provider, data coach, ELD specialist, bilingual education expert, mentor, facilitator, leader and catalyst for change.

• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution in CLDE, Spanish or Linguistics, or a related field of study.
• Active Colorado Teaching License with a CLDE Endorsement or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. If additional coursework or a preparation program is required, the applicant must provide proof of enrollment and submission of the required documentation to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) within 30 days of employment.
• This position requires the completion of the READ ACT Training.
• Official transcripts must be…