Certified Temp ESL Instructor

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will close once the position has been filled.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING (Must be attached in My Applications):

( **Current D11 Teachers and SSPs require Resume, Cover Letter and Letters of Recommendation) 

• A completed online submission 
• An up-to-date professional resume. Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for all certified work experience over the last 15 years. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
• A legible copy of all official college transcripts. Please provide ALL Transcripts, Bachelor’s level and above. Compensation offers will be reviewed once for credits related to your salary offer.
• Three letters of recommendation; 2 professional, 1 collegial (must be within the last two years)
• Cover Letter
• A legible copy of your teaching license(s)
• Alternative Licensure Candidates (Teacher in Residence); Statement of Eligibility, must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores
• Student Teachers: must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores and current transcripts

Transcripts or PRAXIS II Scores will be required for all applicants teaching out of content area per CDE Requirements

To upload documents into your application, click on the blue FAQ Sheet link on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Teacher Opportunities page and should be read before you begin. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

The role of the Adult and Family Education ESL Instructor is to provide classroom instruction to adults learning English. The teacher provides whole group instruction in English to adult learners who are multicultural and multilingual. Though most classes are leveled, the instructor should plan for and anticipate a wide range of levels considering speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Differentiating instruction for adult learners is essential in this role. Lesson planning using standards, objectives, benchmarks, and progress monitoring is expected utilizing resources and curriculum designed for adult learners. This teaching role requires a collaboration with team members. Teachers meet to support each other with vertical and horizontal alignment. Teachers meet in Professional Learning Communities, Department Meetings, and Professional Development. Vital to this role are personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional teacher such as: maintains professional ethics and confidentiality, is open to learning from others, has a growth mindset and is a positive role model for students (e.g. is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible, and respectful).

Effective Teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all students. They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps, and prepare diverse student populations for post-secondary and workforce success. Effective Teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development and employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery and students who need acceleration. They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation. Effective Teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment. Because Effective Teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Knows and implements instructional content standards and benchmarks (goals and objectives).

Provides effective instructional strategies and activities for all students in the classroom. 

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or designated school leader.

Encourages students to set goals and maintain standards of appropriate classroom behavior.

Plans for a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the adult students.

Assesses the growth and accomplishments of students and provides reports on progress.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Grant assurances utilizing online data systems.

Participates in all Department Meetings, PLCs, Department Meetings, and Professional Development training.

Utilizes technology for instruction, assessment, communication, and program logistics.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance.

Makes every student feel noticed, welcomed, and valued.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of adult learning theory.

Experience with second language learning.

Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement.

Integrates technology skills to support student learning and student data tracking. 

Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards-based education.

Understands special education as applied to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher’s particular area/classroom.

Possesses ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community members.

Demonstrates good organization and communication skills.

Keeps professionally current.

QUALIFICATIONS

Active Colorado Teaching License, required.

Endorsement in Linguistically Diverse Education, Masters in TESOL or related field, Adult Basic Education Authorization, preferred. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Director/Principal of Adult and Family Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Flexible and split schedules; extended school year (summer); days and evenings; typical class periods: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm / 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

REPORTS TO

Adult and Family Education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. Work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

FLSA STATUS 

Exempt

SALARY RANGE

Teachers (including Psychologists, Occupational, Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Counselors) hired into D11 are placed on the appropriate lane and step of the teacher salary schedule based on two factors which include:

a) the educational background of the applicant and

b) the number of years of prior job related experience (the maximum credit granted is 14 years provided the experience occurred in the last 15 years).

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for benefits.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

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