TCH - Teacher - English Language Development; SY

TCH - Teacher - English Language Development (26/27 SY)

• Position Type:
  Teacher (High School)/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Adams City High School
• Closing Date: 02/27/2026

JOB TITLE: Teacher - English Language Dev.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY GRADE: TCH LOCATION: Assigned Building DAYS: 188 JOB  & DATE: TCH-05 | October, 2023

JOB PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

The ELD Teacher is responsible for providing English Language Development instruction to elementary students, particularly those whose primary language is not English. This role requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to support students in their language acquisition and academic progress.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Bachelor's degree in Education, ESL, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Valid Colorado teaching license with endorsements in English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD).

One year residency, student teaching, or classroom experience preferred.

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards
• Bilingual Endorsement preferred
• Regular attendance is essential

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students. Design instructional activities which enhance the objectives and which reflect an interdisciplinary/thematic approach to teaching.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the district, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• Provide targeted English Language Development instruction to students, both individually and in small groups, using appropriate instructional strategies and materials.
• Administer language proficiency assessments to determine students' English language proficiency levels and track their progress over time.
• Develop or adapt curriculum materials and resources to meet the specific language learning needs of students, aligning with state and district standards.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff to support ELD integration in the general curriculum and ensure that ELD instruction is aligned with classroom instruction.
• Create and implement individualized learning plans for linguistically gifted students, focusing on improving their language skills and content knowledge.
• Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians of linguistically gifted students (LGS) students to provide updates on their child's progress and strategies for supporting language development at home.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction and make data-driven decisions for the benefit of students.
• Foster a culturally responsive classroom environment, celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of LGS students.

• Showcase the academic performance of students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct / student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff…