Dual Language Teacher (Kindergarten)

Jeffco teachers are responsible for creating an educational atmosphere where all students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Jeffco teachers engage in research-evidenced practices and instructional strategies that get results while fostering intellectual curiosity and a love of learning among their students. 

Candidates for an elementary teaching position must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License and be In-Field Elementary endorsed by passing the PRAXIS or an approved out of state content exam. Candidates for a secondary teaching (7th-12th grades) position must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License with the appropriate In-Field endorsement for the content they will be teaching.

Title of Position
Dual Language Teacher

Description
The Dual Language Teacher is committed to instructing and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students on their pathway to becoming bilingual, bi literate and multicultural. The teacher collaborates with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) to ensure student achievement. The teacher provides instruction in Spanish and English to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

Qualifications
Colorado Department of Education teacher license (Elementary Education or Secondary Education with content in field) with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education or willingness to obtain. Must demonstrate high level of proficiency in Spanish and English.

Salary Range
$42,014- $69,276

District/Organization
Jeffco Public Schools

Contact Name
Andrea Dillard

Email
Andrea.Dillard@jeffco.k12.co.us

Phone
(303) 982-6022

More Information Available at url:
https://jeffcopublicschools.org/

Applications due by:
May 15, 2020 4:00 PM

Employment begins:
Aug 07, 2020