ELD Teacher (English Language Development)

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8•Fountain, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ELL / ESL / ELD Teacher will create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. This role involves establishing effective rapport with pupils, motivating them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a good educational background according to their individual abilities, and fostering good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
Must have Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and meets their individual needs and abilities.
Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
Guides the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
Works with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
Adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.