Elementary English Teacher

Description:

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction.

Elementary English Teacher Job Description

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Teach appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in English language development and personal development, following school/district approved curriculum.
• Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study, providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.
• Prepare, administer, assign and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school software.
• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom management through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.
• Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, small group instruction, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style
• Provide additional English interventions and support to identified tier 2 and 3 students
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates and enforces rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students, and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, and social development,
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• The safety of our students is our top priority, therefore all staff members will be expected to hold additional supervision duties, including before or after school or as directed by your supervisor.
• DLS expects all staff to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. You are a vital part of the DLS community, and may be asked and expected to attend Professional Development, serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assisting with and attending DLS events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA events is also expected.
• Contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Colorado Teacher License with endorsement in Elementary Education and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II in elementary education or HOUSSE qualified in elementary education, OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II in elementary education.
• Must have passing score on PLACE or Praxis in Elementary Education
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience with an emphasis on literacy instruction
• ESL, Bilingual, or Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement, or equivalent training preferred
• Flexibility and a willingness to go above and beyond
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Official transcripts requested upon hiring

Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $61,001 (Salary is based on experience and education)

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

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