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Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.
Position: English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher Primary (Elementary Schools)
24/25 School Year
Our Vision
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:
We are committed to developing a team of effective educators who are dedicated to closing the achievement gap in a high-need, diverse community of learners and this position is critical to meeting that commitment. We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contribute greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.
Position Summary: Our teachers are the key to our students’ success. The role of our teachers is to facilitate a dynamic learning environment that engages all students in a rigorous, joyful educational experience that meets individual needs while holding all students to a high standard of performance.
Our teachers collaborate with each other on an ongoing basis in their quest to continue their development and professional growth. Teachers receive regular observation, coaching, professional development, and support from the principal and other instructional coaches.
Provide equitable and inclusive education to our culturally diverse secondary student population, both as a classroom teacher and school specialist. Create a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment; implement differentiated instruction tailored to the linguistic and academic needs of English Language Learners (ELLs); teach secondary level English Language Arts classes to ELL students; collaborate with colleagues and specialists to develop effective instructional plans; and foster strong partnerships with culturally diverse families and communities. Utilize expertise in language acquisition, cultural competence, and cross-cultural communication to promote the academic success and social-emotional well-being of all students, while advocating for equity and inclusivity in education.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Experience: Documented successful classroom experience working with 6-12th grade multilingual students using ELD and sheltered instruction strategies. Evidenced use and knowledge of standards-based curriculum and instruction. Experience in PLC structures and data analysis. Strong collaborative skills and experience working with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and administration. Experience with newcomer populations preferred. Demonstration of strong classroom management skills.
Education and Training: Bachelor's degree and coursework related to Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE). Completion of a teacher preparation program preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Current Colorado teaching license with English as a Second Language, Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Endorsement. Must be qualified in English Language Arts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Essential Physical Demands:
Supervisory Duties: None
Reports to: Principal and ELL Coordinator
Candidate Profile
Education and Certification:
Experience and Skills:
Culture and Fit:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feed
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Talk
X
Listen
X
Work Environment:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme Cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme Heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
X
Vision Demands:
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
X
Depth perception
X
Ability to adjust focus
X
Noise Level:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
X
Very Loud
Mental Functions:
Amount Of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.
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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date
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Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English-speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)
Cynthia Eldredge, Executive Director of Human Resources
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)
Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)
Cynthia Eldredge, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)
Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
11.28.23 DKR
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Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R
NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.
Full Time
$44k-74k (estimate)
05/26/2024
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