.5 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The teacher organizes and facilitates learning using a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a learning community to develop and refine skills for students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success; evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, and communicates progress; and collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve students’ learning opportunities. Candidates should have or be eligible for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) endorsement from the state of Colorado. The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The role involves scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. The teacher is responsible for students’ health, safety, welfare, education, and supervision at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degree.
Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
Hold or be eligible for a Colorado Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) endorsement.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems; understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality, work independently, and manage simultaneous demands with clear priorities.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed within the position’s responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students’ needs.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, verbal communication, cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including active periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds; demands may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver learning experiences aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
Develop and implement lessons connecting multiple content areas and disciplines, emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students across a range of ability levels, including academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
Plan and deliver effective instruction and facilitate learning using evidence-based practices and appropriate technology.
Assess student learning through formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform planning and instruction, and report student progress as required.
Collaborate with students’ families or significant adults and work with colleagues, support staff, and volunteers for students’ benefit.
Establish high expectations and support students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Maintain accurate records and comply with applicable laws, district policies, procedures, and location requirements.
Ensure students are supervised at all times and respond as directed to safety or crisis situations.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their performance where applicable.
Manage instructional materials and supplies and perform assigned non-instructional duties.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, professionalism, reflection, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
Use feedback and reflection to improve professional practice, teaching, and learning.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow instructions from supervisors and administrators.