Secondary ELD Instructional Coach - Basalt, CO 
(Roaring Fork Schools)

• Are you passionate about Equity in Education? 
• Are you passionate about Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education?
• Are you seeking a bridge to leadership and/or professional development positions in your field?

If so, APPLY NOW for Secondary ELD Instructional Coach with Roaring Fork Schools, located in BEAUTIFUL Basalt, CO!  

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

The Secondary ELD Coach:

• Works with regular classroom teachers to impact instruction for emerging bilingual students across Middle School and High School both buildings, with a focus on incorporating Roaring Fork's Instructional Model along side the WIDA Standards Framework for content area instruction in Math, Science and Social Studies.

• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for determining ELD program eligibility, re-designation, monitoring and exiting

• Attends regularly scheduled professional development sessions to enhance coaching skills, ensure alignment with the District ELD goals.

• Takes-on several roles: resource provider, data collection and analysis coach, ELD specialist, mentor, facilitator, leader and catalyst for positive change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and knowledge of English Language Development and current theories related to Bilingual Education.

• A functional and comprehensive understanding of K-12 ELD programming within Colorado which includes the WIDA Standards Framework, WIDA Screener, and ACCESS.

• Demonstrated success in providing the necessary supports for making content comprehensible

• A demonstrable commitment to the maintenance of high expectations and instructional excellence for students and teachers.

• A growth mindset, and deep personal commitment to continuous learning and professional-practice improvement.

• The ability to think and collaborate proactively and strategically regarding change, data-driven decision making, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, process facilitation, and generally-speaking, the sustaining of a positive climate and culture within RFSD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with and instructing adults regarding instruction and assessment is recommended, as is an understanding of adult learning and skill development. 
• Strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively diagnose and address the needs of teachers as they strive to provide equitable and rigorous lessons to emerging bilingual students in regular content classes.
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Evidence of experience effectively advocating for the needs of emerging bilingual students and their families.

This is a full-time, benefited position. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. For more details or school-specific information regarding this position, please note the principal contact information below. The position is supervised by the Director of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, please note the contact information below.

This position is funded through State of Colorado ELPA Categorical Funds.