(2025-2026) Certified CLDE Teacher and Coach

Roaring Fork School District; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roaring Fork School District is seeking a Certified CLDE Teacher and Coach for the 2025-2026 school year to enhance instruction for bilingual students. This full-time position involves collaboration with classroom teachers, provision of core instruction, and supporting the academic progress of emerging bilingual learners within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Full district paid employee health benefits

Paid leave

CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Payroll deducted ski passes

Qualifications

• MUST have an active Colorado Teaching License with a CLDE Endorsement.
• Completion of the READ ACT Training is required.
• Experience in English Language Development and Bilingual Education theories is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for core academic or elective classes outside of ELD.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to enhance instruction for bilingual students.
• Focus on Literacy-Based ELD and align with WIDA Framework standards.

Skills

English Language Development

Bilingual Education

Collaboration

Instructional Support

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in CLDE, Spanish, Linguistics or related field

Job description

(2025-2026) Certified CLDE Teacher and Coach

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“Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world.”

Position: Licensed CLDE Teacher and Coach

School Year: 2025-2026

Location: Bridges High School

Reports to: Bridges High School Principal

Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

Contract Period: 185 working days

Salary Range

• *$54,000 to $82,320 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience) *The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE 1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule
• Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.
  
  

Benefits

• The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program. RFSD Benefits Guide
• RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.
  
  

About us!

• With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  
  

Position Overview

• The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Coach plays a crucial role in enhancing instruction by collaborating with regular classroom teachers, thereby positively impacting the learning of emerging bilingual students. The CLDE Coach ensures alignment, consistency, and ongoing improvement in all aspects of programming for these students, focusing on their English Language Development (ELD) and academic progress. By providing support and guidance, the CLDE Coach helps ensure that emerging bilingual students make adequate growth in both language acquisition and their overall academic performance. In addition, the CLDE Coach will include teaching at least 1 additional core academic or elective class outside of ELD.
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for at least 1 additional core academic or elective class outside of ELD.
• The CLDE Coach works with regular classroom teachers to impact instruction for emerging bilingual students.
• Focus areas are on Literacy-Based ELD instructional settings, incorporating the WIDA Framework for content area instruction in math, science and social studies.
• The CLDE Coach ensures the school adheres to policies and procedures for determining CLDE program eligibility, re-designation, monitoring and exiting.
• The CLDE Coach addresses required programming criteria: All emerging bilingual students have English, math, science, social studies, specials/electives, and Literacy-Based ELD instructional settings are implemented.
• The CLDE Coach works with problem solving teams to help determine the root cause and make appropriate placements into CLDE Instructional settings and/or Literacy Interventions for emerging bilingual students.
• The CLDE Coach attends regularly scheduled professional development sessions to enhance coaching skills, ensure alignment with the District CLDE Team’s goals, and continuously improve practices.
• The CLDE Coach takes on several roles: resource provider, data coach, ELD specialist, bilingual education expert, mentor, facilitator, leader and catalyst for change.
  
  

Necessary Credentials

• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution in CLDE, Spanish or Linguistics, or a related field of study.
• MUST have an active Colorado Teaching License with a CLDE Endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. If additional coursework or a preparation program is required, the applicant must provide proof of enrollment and submission of the required documentation to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) within 30 days of employment.
• This position requires the completion of the READ ACT Training.
• Official transcripts must be provided upon hire. For international transcripts, an evaluation is required through a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
  
  

Desired Qualifications And Compencies

• Experience and knowledge of English Language Development and theories of Bilingual Education is required.
• Understanding of the WIDA Standards Framework, WAPT and ACCESS is required.
• Demonstrated skills and success in providing the necessary supports in teaching content standards and incorporating appropriate language functions into product and process of instruction is necessary.
• Prior experience working with adults regarding instruction and assessment is recommended and understands adult development.
• The CLDE Coach is able to diagnose and support the needs of teachers.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Positively and effectively advocates for the needs of emerging bilingual students and their families
• Maintains high expectations for students and teachers.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• The CLDE Coach understands knowledge about change, uses data to drive decisions, and maintains a positive and productive culture
  
  

Physical Requirements

• May include, standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi-level buildings.
  
  

We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!

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