Teacher - English Language Development

MISSION

elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

SUMMARY

A teacher will perform effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities. Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in. Meet course and school-wide student performance goals. Participate in ongoing training sessions. Create lesson plans and modify them as needed throughout the year. Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. Read and stay abreast of current topics in education. Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning. Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans. Utilize District curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare and distribute parent communications. Observe and evaluate student performance. Manage student behavior in the classroom and create appropriate behavior strategies.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or higher. Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS

Criminal background check required for hire. Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Educator License within 30 days of hire. Must possess the required license and endorsement. If highly qualified by content test or semester hours, with no endorsement, the applicant must possess a Colorado educator license with a passing score on a CDE approved content test or 24 semester hours in specific core content classes as determined by Human Resources. Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or LDE (Linguistically Diverse Education) endorsement.

BENEFITS

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Changes to the Read Act require that all K-3 teachers and staff responsible for teaching reading to students in grades K-3 complete evidence-based training within 90 work days of start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adams 12 Five Star Schools