ESL; English Second Language and Spanish Teacher

Position: ESL (English as a Second Language) and Spanish Teacher
Position Type:

High School Teaching/ESL and Spanish

Date Posted:

11/21/2025

Location:

Sterling High School

Date Available:

08/05/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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FTE: 1.0 (32- 40 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

167 scheduled working days (8.0 hours/day), 4-day school week

Salary Range: $44,000 minimum depending on experience

POSITION:
The English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish Teacher will design and teach lessons to develop students understanding of written and spoken English and Spanish Languages. This teaching position includes teaching oral and written English and Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework, assessments and grading. This teacher should be passionate about the English and Spanish languages and cultures and needs to be energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students.

Duties And Responsibilities:

* Assess students existing comprehension of and fluency with written and spoken English and Spanish Languages.

* Designs dynamic lessons to assist students in learning and gaining confidence with English and Spanish vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation.

* Provides instruction in small groups when necessary and practical.

* Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.

* Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.

* Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.

* Collaborate and co-teach with mainstream classroom teachers .

* Assess and progress monitor the language development and academic performance of ESL and Spanish students in conjunction with mainstream classroom teachers.

* Serve as a building resource for administrators and classroom teachers.

* Serve as an advocate for English and Spanish Language Learners and their families.

* Ensure that English and Spanish Language Learners receive language development appropriate for their level of English and Spanish proficiency.

* Model, support and promote rigorous instruction and high standards for ESL and Spanish students.

* Connect and collaborate with administrators, families and students.

* Shall be skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning to individualize instruction.

* Upholds all policies, rules and regulations, standards, and expectations that may be established by the state and federal authorities, and immediate supervisor.

* Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.

Qualifications

Required:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Detail oriented and reslilient.

* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and able to handle multiple responsibilities.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

* Ability to use a flexible and adaptive teaching style.

* Ability to effectively teach students whose verbal or written communication skills are limited.

* Thorough understanding of language development and strategies for teaching language.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in the content area or enrolled in a program leading towards obtaining such degree required.

* Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement or a valid Colorado Substitute Teaching License and enrolled in a program working toward alternative licensure

(must upload license or in process documentation to application).

* Bilingual ability;
English and Spanish required

* Experience as an ESL or Spanish teacher preferred

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods of sitting or standing

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Application and Selection Procedure:

* Candidates:
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* Completed and submitted online application.

* A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in Re-1 Valley Schools.

* A current, professional resume.

* Three current professional letters of reference.

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

* Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits and Eligibility:

RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include:

* Employer-paid health insurance.

* Optional dental and vision insurance.

* Supplemental Life Insurance

* Flexible Spending Plans

* Retirement Savings Plans

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