Middle School ELD Teacher

Position: Middle School ELD Teacher (2026-2027)

Middle School ELD Teacher (2026‑2027)

Pinnacle Charter School – Federal Heights, Colorado

Job : 5304532
Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 24, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $59,593 to $93,170 Per Year

Job Description

Middle School ELD Teacher

This role supervises assigned students and maintains a positive learning environment. The teacher adapts instruction to meet individual learning needs of all students, fostering academic and personal growth. The position establishes positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members, providing the best possible opportunities for student development.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:

Middle School Principal, Middle School Assistant Principal(s).

Direct Reports:
None (non‑supervisory).

Essential Functions Classroom Environment:

• Deliver high‑quality instruction using digital curriculum.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter.
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students.
• Maintain high standards for academic excellence.
• Post daily lesson objectives that students can articulate.
• Provide well‑paced instructional flow to fully utilize time and maintain student engagement.
• Utilize the PBIS Model for relationship building, respect, and responsibility.

Collaboration:

• Actively participate in professional development provided by Pinnacle.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Contribute to the Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and promote innovation.
• Work with principal and teachers in designing curriculum.
• Work with principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.

Curriculum:

• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet all students’ learning needs.
• Administer quarterly student assessments to identify at‑risk, on‑grade‑level, and gifted & talented students for intervention services.
• Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted instruction.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; keep records and prepare progress reports.
• Identify and create written lesson plans based on Colorado Academic Standards.

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships.
• Maintain and deepen ongoing educational learning.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills

• Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsements.
• Strong knowledge of language arts content area, educational research, learning styles, and teaching methods for secondary students.
• Comfortable embracing and using education‑related technology.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Innovator with entrepreneurial drive committed to charter school possibilities.
• Knowledge in using student performance data to drive instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety rules.
• Commitment to the school’s mission and vision.
• Creative and flexible in times of change.
• Demonstrated success in innovative creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Growth‑oriented approach; always looking for professional improvement.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, outdoor weather; moderate to high noise level.
Mental Functions: Analyze, collaborate, communicate, compare, compile data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, present, report, synthesize.
Physical

Activities:

Office environment with computer interface; bending, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, walking, and heavy person‑to‑person interaction.
Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, pushing up to 25 pounds).
Other: May…