English Language Arts​/Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Teacher

26 - English Language Arts / Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Teacher Job Description

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well‑being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff.
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: ELA/CLDE Teacher

Work Year: 165 days

Department: Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To: School Principal

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

The primary responsibility of the ELG/CLDE Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential; performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

Provide English Language Development instruction to students in grades 9-12 who have been in the country for less than 2 years. Teacher will teach Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education using appropriate and differentiated learning strategies to enable students to make academic and socio‑emotional growth and will assist students new to the United States to acculturate into the educational system successfully.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education (BIED) or Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement (CLDE) or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement or Culturally & Linguistically Diverse-Bilingual Education Specialist.
• Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
  • English Language Arts and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement (CLDE) endorsed on a Colorado teaching license.
  • Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
• Minimum two years experience teaching English Learners in a general education classroom setting.
• Experience designing units and lessons aligned with the CLD/WIDA framework.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience providing guidance and support to other teachers working with English learners.
• Knowledge of and experience with Colorado English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards.
• Training and experience in sheltered instruction.
• Understanding of WIDA assessment process and Can-Do Descriptors.
• Experience in a Title I or low income setting.
• Previous experience as a certified teacher.
• Knowledge of content standards…