Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Specialist | Westminster Public Schools

Apply at https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/ or mywps.org

Westminster Public Schools seeks CLDE Specialists. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver, Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment, a very competitive salary, and benefits. Teachers beginning salary starts at $52,820 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $62,032 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100,000 per year.

To learn more or to apply, please visit our website at mywps.org or at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.
• Must be Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) endorsed.
• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
• Possess a strong understanding of current learning theories for ELs and state of the art pedagogy of English language acquisition.
• Experience embedding WIDA standards within CCSS for general education classrooms.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish & English desired.
• Organizational skills.
• Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based education approaches.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Display a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.
• Plan instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction and sheltered instruction to meet student needs.
• Implement continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
• Serve as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
• Assist with the implementation of District assessments.
• Establish an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
• Organize students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
• Fulfill contractual and professional responsibilities.
• Submit required student record reports.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability.

Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.