ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Creighton Middle School has a strong tradition of community support and the student population comes from a wide variety of ethnic, academic, economic, and geographic backgrounds. As a student-centered community, we strive to motivate all learners to achieve high academic and personal growth resulting in preparedness and enthusiasm to achieve lifelong success. Creighton is home to a Jefferson County Gifted and Talented Center Program, which comprises about 20% of our student body. Additionally, CMS offers instruction to students who require intense interventions of academic acceleration, pace, affective development, and advanced investigation or enrichment. Our teachers work to provide an effective and differentiated curriculum designed to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. All students are given the opportunity to succeed with school support and the shared belief that all students are capable of meeting the demands of challenging standards. The CMS faculty and staff work closely with students and welcome the personal interactions that occur on a daily basis. Our educational team consists of over 40 teachers, three school administrators, a Dean of Students, six mental health support professionals that support both academic and social/emotional growth, one library-media specialist, and countless specialists focused on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creighton Middle School is proud to house a unique population of students. Creighton students get to experience a multitude of diversity and academic needs making our school truly a remarkable learning experience.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Position #00010348

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/07/2019Teacher ESL Secondary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Provide instruction for English language learners (ELLs) and work with building and District staff to ensure academic success for ELLs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct English proficiency testing, administer District assessments, monitor student progress in academic and language growth and complete appropriate documentation for ELLs in a timely manner

Select, offer and teach appropriate ESL course offerings from the District ESL course descriptions based on student data.

Collaborate with ESL resource teacher, school instructional coach, counselors and other school and District staff to monitor student progress and make appropriate instructional decisions for ELLs

Teach appropriate levels of English language development (ELD) courses to ELLs from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Provide language instruction in the four domains of English language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Implement the ESL/Dual Language curriculum for ESL courses offered based on student need.

Develop, lead and participate in building level professional development and staff meetings. Attend all professional development and trainings provided by the ESL/Dual Language department.

Support content area teachers in sheltering instruction for ELLs through consultation, collaborative, co-planning and/or co-teaching model.

Use Jeffco Curriculum documents to be able to teach a sheltered content area course if applicable and appropriate.

Work closely with school counselors, families and students to build student schedules and develop graduation plans for all ELLs.

Provide effective communication with ELL families by accessing Translation Services for written translation and oral interpretation as needed.

Plan and facilitate ELL parent meetings with District ESL/DL Resource Teachers and Home/School Liaisons.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Colorado teaching license with English as a Second Language or Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement or in process (minimum 6 graduate level classes completed). If endorsement is in process, must commit to completion within 18 months. Must be highly qualified in English Language Arts, social studies, science or mathematics.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working in and helping lead schools and communities with a growing ELL student population. Experienced in integrating technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity. Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills. Successfully demonstrate the use of standards based lessons, rubrics and assessments. Documented classroom experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Knowledge of reading/writing process for second language learners. Knowledge of sheltered instruction techniques. Knowledge of and commitment to English Language Development standards, language acquisition theory, best-practices and research-based instructional strategies in literacy, co-planning and co-teaching, data driven instruction, and differentiation strategies. Ability to demonstrate a belief that all children can learn through differentiated core instruction. Demonstrated ability to coach teachers and support them in effectively planning ESL strategies in the general education classroom. Ability to collaborate with classified staff, instructional coaches, administrators, and district ESL resource teacher. Knowledge of assessment linked to instruction, such as using standards based lessons and rubrics. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork in establishing and meeting student achievement goals, school goals, and professional development goals through team planning and active participation in professional development opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one-year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.