ESL (English as a Second Language) and Spanish Teacher

FTE: 1.0 (32- 40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 167 scheduled working days (8.0 hours/day), 4-day school week

Salary Range: $44,000 minimum depending on experience

POSITION: The English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish Teacher will design and teach lessons to develop students understanding of written and spoken English and Spanish Languages. This teaching position includes teaching oral and written English and Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework, assessments and grading. This teacher should be passionate about the English and Spanish languages and cultures and needs to be energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess students existing comprehension of and fluency with written and spoken English and Spanish Languages.
• Designs dynamic lessons to assist students in learning and gaining confidence with English and Spanish vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation.
• Provides instruction in small groups when necessary and practical.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Collaborate and co-teach with mainstream classroom teachers .
• Assess and progress monitor the language development and academic performance of ESL and Spanish students in conjunction with mainstream classroom teachers.
• Serve as a building resource for administrators and classroom teachers.
• Serve as an advocate for English and Spanish Language Learners and their families.
• Ensure that English and Spanish Language Learners receive language development appropriate for their level of English and Spanish proficiency.
• Model, support and promote rigorous instruction and high standards for ESL and Spanish students.
• Connect and collaborate with administrators, families and students.
• Shall be skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning to individualize instruction.
• Upholds all policies, rules and regulations, standards, and expectations that may be established by the state and federal authorities, and immediate supervisor.
• Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and reslilient.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to use a flexible and adaptive teaching style.
• Ability to effectively teach students whose verbal or written communication skills are limited.
• Thorough understanding of language development and strategies for teaching language.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the content area or enrolled in a program leading towards obtaining such degree required.
• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement or a valid Colorado Substitute Teaching License and enrolled in a program working toward alternative licensure (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
• Bilingual ability; English and Spanish required
• Experience as an ESL or Spanish teacher preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  
  

Application And Selection Procedure

• Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
• Completed and submitted online application.
• A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in Re-1 Valley Schools.
• A current, professional resume.
• Three current professional letters of reference.
  

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
  
  

Benefits And Eligibility

RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include:

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
  
  

Follow helpful link below for more insurance information

https://www.re1valleyschools.org/o/re-1-valley-school-district/page/insurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,920 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).

RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteritistic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.