.6 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Teacher (INR)

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Academy District 20 seeks an ESL Specialist to design and deliver learning experiences for students with diverse language needs. The role supports K-12 ESL programs district-wide, ensuring alignment with Colorado Academic Standards and district policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a CLDE or LDE endorsement, be eligible for Colorado teacher licensure, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to promote academic, civic, social, and emotional success for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Must have or be eligible for CLDE or LDE endorsement (Colorado).
• Colorado Dept. of Education licensing: Initial and Professional credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess English proficiency using WIDA Screener, ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS.
• Provide teachers with materials and background information for ESL students.
• Demonstrate expertise in second language acquisition and literacy development.
• Maintain accurate records of ESL testing and student plans.
• Communicate with building contacts and classroom teachers regularly.
• Deliver ESL training to staff and support district programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Effective communication

Collaboration

Technology integration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CLDE or LDE endorsement

Colorado teaching license: Initial/Professional

Job description

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

08/03/2026

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

08/03/2026

This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date:

08/11/2026

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

Candidates for this position should have or be eligible for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) endorsement from the state of Colorado.

This position supports K-12 schools and programs across the district who do not have an ESL teacher on staff. Some of the job duties for this position are shown below, however, the description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations:

• Assesses student proficiency in English through various assessment tools, including WIDA Screener, ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS
• Provides administrators and classroom teachers with materials and background information to help ESL students
• Displays expertise of second language learning
• Follows district policy statements and guidelines related to the ESL program
• Keeps accurate and complete records for ESL students (testing information, English Language Plans, monitor forms, parent letters, and work that represents the ability and growth of the child)
• Communicates regularly with building contacts and classroom teachers
• Provides school and/or district training about ESL

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
• Manages materials and supplies
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
• The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.
• The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.

Physical Demands:

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
• The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.), Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Compensation Range:

$52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

22.5

Hours Per Day:

4.5 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year:

183 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility:

Part-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Hiring Manager Email:

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