Secondary CLDE Teacher (ESL)

Job description:

JOB TITLE: Secondary CLDE Teacher

About Lotus School for Excellence:

Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, College Preparatory School with S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus.

All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However, LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.

Position Summary:

The teacher is responsible for the English Language Development of each pupil in his or her responsibility and for working with students, parents, other teachers, and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the LSE Mission Statements.

Professional:

Organized classroom
Plan and implement the approved curriculum for specific content area
Demonstrate exceptional instructional delivery
Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning
Show empathy and understanding of students
Communication:

Consistently and effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
Develops a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity with parents and students
Assesses student performance frequently and objectively
Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents
Promote accountability for students
Other Expectations:

Demonstrate experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery:
Support and understand the use of devices in a charter community
Create college prep engaging lessons for a variety of students
Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways
Actively pursues professional development opportunities in the specific content area
Participate in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance LSE outside of instructional hours
Follow policies established by the LSE Board of Directors, Aurora Public Schools, and Colorado State-mandated school guidelines, except where LSE has received waivers
Complete other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:

Active Colorado Teaching License (Initial/Alt, Pro, or Nat’l) w/ CLDE Endorsement
Bachelor's Degree in the specific content area
Expert-level written and oral English communication skills
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Ability to apply superb judgment
Willing to work and excel in a very diverse student environment
CPR certification (LSE will provide necessary resources to become certified)
Preferred:

Experience in teaching ELL/ELD/CLDE
Charter school experience
Experience in reporting requirements
Experience in data analysis & interpretation
Experience working with middle and high school students
Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment. New hires are expected to begin this program during the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports to: Secondary CLDE Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $90,000