CLDE Instructional Coordinator

Job Summary As part of the CLDE Department, the CLDE Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. The CLDE Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a quality CLDE program at each school. This includes communication of department, district, and best practices to CCLDE teachers and building leaders. Coordination also includes support of the school to create schedules for instruction, assessment, and review of achievement levels. The CLDE Coordinator is responsible for facilitating quality instruction in the elementary or secondary classrooms across the District and ensures that instruction is based on clearly defined standards and best practices that support increased student achievement. The individual is responsible for providing professional development and ongoing support for the effective use of instructional strategies that best support implementation of the education programs. The individual is part of a larger team that provides resources to teachers and administrators to drive instruction that leads to higher levels of student achievement. Responsibilities also include facilitating the District English Language Development (ELD) program, administration of rules and regulations pertaining to English Language Learners, English Language Proficiency Act (ELPA), supervising and coordinating all aspects of ACCESS Administration. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Increase CLDE student achievement by collaborating with CLDE teachers, staff, building and district administrators, and other district staff to develop their understanding of effective CLDE programs and instructional practices. Assist the CLDE director in monitoring and evaluating instructional programs developed for English language learners. Serve as a facilitator in matters pertaining to CLDE services within each assigned school. Develop CLDE teacher understandings of effective CLDE programs and instructional practices through one‑on‑one consultation and ongoing professional development. Support CLDE teachers with building-wide capacity building of best practices for English learners through co‑planning/teaching, planning and facilitating professional development, and collaboration with building leadership and district personnel. Guide CLDE teachers through the coaching cycle and conduct regular classroom observations to improve teaching practices. Collaborate with building leadership and staff to develop knowledge about the impact of CLDE learners on building programs, compliance, program implementation, staffing, and review of student programs. Maintain professional skills and knowledge of CLDE issues and techniques by attending district meetings, conferences, researching, networking, maintaining subscriptions, reading, and through continuing education. Support classroom teachers' knowledge of effective CLDE practices in all content areas and CLDE instructional strategies through small‑group meetings, one‑on‑one consultation, and professional development. Assist building leadership and staff with the interviewing and hiring process of CLDE staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Education, Training and Experience Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree required. Over five years of teaching CLDE or administrative experience and/or relevant work experience related to CLDE. Experience with WIDA. Skills, Knowledge and Equipment Advanced oral and written communication, English language, and interpersonal relations. Advanced customer service, public relations, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills. Strong personal computer, keyboarding, and word‑processing skills. Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment implementation and best practices. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent, building, and department policies and procedures. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Valid Colorado teaching license required. CLDE endorsement required. Principal license preferred. Valid Colorado driver's license. Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required. Salary Annual Salary: $86,200+ (Salary placement is based on experience.) #J-18808-Ljbffr