English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Coach - Language Culture and Equity

Information specific to this position: 

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188 days

Duration of position: Ongoing 

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $52,000 - $74,999 annually. 

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position if selected, will retain contract status. 

 
Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing educator support using job embedded professional development, instructional modeling, implementation of curriculum/instructional recommended practices, progress monitoring, student assessment, and program resources for Multilingual Learners (MLs). Will support the school administration and teachers in maintaining legal standards and instructional best practices for MLs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASKS 

1. Partner with educators/administrators to engage in instructional coaching cycles and reflective conversations. Develop and maintain confidential & collegial relationships with educators to promote individual student progress. 

2. Apply knowledge of research-based effective instructional practices specific to MLs, Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards, PSD’s Standards-Based Teaching and Learning Framework. 

3. Co-teach, model instruction (using gradual release structure), and support lesson planning that promotes language acquisition and cultural sustaining pedagogy. 

4. Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning/PD opportunities for educators as needed specific to children and families who are linguistically and/or culturally diverse. 

5. Collaborate and partner with relevant LCE program leadership and coaching staff, building administrators/staff, and district departments as needed. 

6. Collaborate with LCE in evaluating program effectiveness for MLs at target sites. 

7. Participate in continued professional growth opportunities including district-offered professional learning. Assist in the collection of instructional coaching data for reflective practice. Participate in meta coaching cycles with coaching staff, ELD Consultant and/or Director of LCE. 

8. Collect and use data to support staff in planning and implementing instruction, managing program requirements, measuring student growth, and reporting results to the Departments of Language, Culture & Equity. 

9. Demonstrate a commitment to: 

   a. Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

   b. Include and engage families in the student’s education. 

   c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. 

   d. Provide personal and professional excellence. 

   e. Leadership on behalf of multilingual students. 

10. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

11. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• Master’s Degree in CLDE or equivalent highly preferred. 

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience working with Multilingual Learners.

• Criminal background check required for hire.

• Teaching license with endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) or equivalency

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org