***This position includes a $5,000 signing bonus.***

Westminster Public Schools seeks Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education (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 $62,763 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $69,818 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100,000 per year.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at wps.org or contact HR at hrapplication@wps.org or 720.542.5026 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:

*Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.

*Plans instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.

*Plans and deliver differentiated instruction and sheltered instruction to meet student needs.

*Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.

*Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.

*Assists with the implementation of District assessments.

*Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.

*Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.

*Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.

*Submits required student record reports