What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multilingual Learner (English Learner) Teacher position at Lewis-Palmer School District?
- Secondary ML Teacher
JobID: 5695
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/English Learner (formerly ESL)
Middle School Teaching/English Learner (formerly ESL)
Date Posted:
4/7/2026
4/7/2026
Location:
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Date Available:
26-27 School Year
26-27 School Year
Lewis-Palmer Middle School is looking for a Multi Language Teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Must have, or be eligible to receive a current Colorado teaching license, with a Linguistically Diverse (ESL) endorsement preferred. The ML teacher will design and teach the language development instructional program for MLs in accordance with English Language Development standards. In addition to teaching all ML classes, this teacher will support regular classroom teachers, serve on collaborative teams, recommend appropriate testing accommodations for MLs, act as a liaison for ML families, act as advocate for ML students at school site, monitor the progress of MLs who are being considered for exit status, create/update LAPs, administer CELA placement and proficiency tests, and perform other related duties. The ML teacher must be familiar with federal and state laws concerning ML identification, placement, and programming. They must be familiar with research-based instruction for MLs. This is a 1.0 FTE position with full benefits. The start date for new teachers is July 31, 2026.
Exact placement on the pay schedule can only be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279 annually. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled. In order to be considered, you must complete the online application. To learn more about the position please reference the attached job description down below.
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.
The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488-4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.
The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488-4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org
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Salary : $44,550 - $75,279