Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator, Park Elementary School, FTE

26/27 Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator, Park Elementary School, 0.7 FTE

Durango School District 9-R Park Elementary School - Durango, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5917472
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator(0.70 FTE; 28 hours per week) to deliver Spanish supplemental enrichment instruciton to students at Park Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. Includes full benefits. Starts as soon as possible.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1,260 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district who begin their position by October 1, 2026! (pro-rated for late start)

Job Title: Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Lesson Facilitator Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Education Support FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: School Prepared Date: 8/9/23

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY :
Plan instruction and assessment for supplemental enrichment lessons in Spanish language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and culture. Assist the licensed teacher in supervising students during enrichment lessons and in maintaining a positive learning environment. Work with the licensed teacher to adapt enrichment lessons to meet the individual learning needs of all students. Maintain positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, sta?

and community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability Utilize e?ective teaching strategies to teach supplemental enrichment lessons in Spanish language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and culture. Work with the licensed teacher to modify and tailor the enrichment lessons as necessary to address individual student di?erences,

learning styles, and student abilities.

• Implement supplemental enrichment lessons that directly connect the learning of the Spanish language to the cultures associated with Spanish language.

• Utilize identified computer based language acquisition programs to assist in lesson facilitation. Set up students within the programs and maintain their pro?les within the computer based programs.

• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing the proactive classroom management strategies the licensed teacher has established for the classroom.

• Follow the safety instruction for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, product, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.

• Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, con?ict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics.

• Engage in professional learning and utilize feedback from peer and administrative observations to re?ect and continually grow professionally.

• Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations;
  Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to insure that students are supervised at all times.
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or their designees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with youth and facilitating lessons is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring. Advanced ability to connect the learning of the language with the learning of the…