English Language Learner Teacher – 3 Positions -MHS School of Innovation 24/25 SY

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will remain Open Until Filled. 

Mitchell High School is a state of Colorado School of Innovation Priority Improvement Status. Through December of 2024, additional financial incentives are available to a staff member serving in this position.

https://www.d11.org/Mitchell/IncentivePay

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

This is an instructional position that facilitates students English Language Development and access to core content skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible students. The employee guides the learning process toward the achievement of ELD curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and has the ability to communicate these objectives to ELL students and parents. The work plan employs a variety of ELL instructional techniques utilizing appropriate technology, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups based on language proficiency levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implements by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives specific to English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Provides effective instructional ELL techniques for all students in the classroom, and assists mainstream teachers with appropriate sheltering techniques in their classrooms.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students by assessing students’ English language proficiency and place students in appropriate ELL and mainstream classrooms.
• Understands and is sensitive to the cultural backgrounds and differences of the ELL students, and assists students and parents with their adjustment to a new cultural environment.
• Assists students and counseling staff with annual selection of classes and post-graduate planning for ELL students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of ELL students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Communicates to parents their student’s progress in their ELL and mainstream classes as the parents may have difficulties communicating with their student’s regular teachers and/or other school personnel.
• Communicate student and family needs with ELL Community Liaison so he/she may assist students and/or families.
• Monitor grades and attendance of ELL students in their mainstream classes.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct ELL records as required by law, district policy, and CDE regulation.
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Administers state required English Language Development tests.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support ELL student achievement.
• Integrated technology skills to support the content areas.
• Knowledge of ELD curriculum, and standards based-education.
• Knowledge of special education as applied to the needs of the ELL students assigned to the teacher’s particular area.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree

Colorado Teaching License

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a school classroom.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sittings. 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. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

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).

The minimum in-hire salary for a this position is $41,667/yr and the maximum salary is $73,046/yr

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Colorado Springs School District 11 seeks to comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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