Elementary CLDE Coordinator

ELEMENTARY CLDE COORDINATOR (K-5)

About Lotus School for Excellence:

Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, college-prep public charter school with a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus.

All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However, LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.

Position Summary:

The Elementary CLDE Coordinator’s primary function will be to oversee the Elementary CLDE department, and provide guidance and support for the Elementary CLDE teachers to meet the cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of MLLs (Multi-Language Learners).

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison between the school and the District CLDE Department.

• Consistently demonstrate a passion for culturally and linguistically diverse education reform and leadership.

• Oversee the identification, designation, re-designation, and exit processes of all Elementary MLLs.

• Work with the Elementary registrar to collect any evidence (e.g., Home Language Surveys) during student enrollment / registration, and schedule the WIDA / W-APT screeners for placement as needed.

• Work with the Elementary Testing Coordinator to schedule, coordinate, and administer the ACCESS testing for the Elementary MLLs.

• Oversee the Elementary CLDE Department by coaching, guiding, observing, and providing feedback to the Elementary CLDE teachers as well as bringing up all department-related concerns and requests to the Elementary administration’s attention.

• Create the CLDE master schedule for the Elementary MLLs.

• Be the point of contact for all Elementary teachers for matters related to MLLs and the CLDE practices.

• Collaborate with grade level teams, the Literacy Coordinator, and the MTSS Coordinator to increase achievement and promote growth of the Elementary MLLs.

• Support the development of the Elementary CLDE teachers and the Elementary administration in understanding and implementing CLDE best practices.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other support staff members.

• Other CLDE-related duties as assigned by the administration.

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Must Haves:

• A strong passion for diverse populations.

• Culturally responsive teaching aptitude for planning rich learning opportunities with student needs, interests, and readiness in mind.

• Data-driven approach. You use data to make instructional moves that improve or enhance student learning.

• Outstanding written and oral English communication skills.

• Commitment to aligning curriculum with the Colorado Academic Standards.

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with a wide variety of school personnel.

• Eager to work and excel in a very diverse student and staff environment.

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Education and Related Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Masters Degree preferred

• 3 years of successful CLDE teaching experience

Licenses, Registrations or Certification:

• Current Colorado teaching license with CLDE Endorsement or equivalent work experience in the field of English language teaching

Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment. New hires are expected to begin this program during the 2021-2022 school year. If the employee has a CLDE Endorsement, this is not required.

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Job Type: Full-time (186-day schedule)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $55,000 - $70,000 / year (BOE)

• Participation in CO PERA program, including a PERA 401k contribution option

• Funding of 100% of individual medical benefits and a wide range of insurance plans

• Approximately 9 weeks of summer vacation, 4 weeks of school holidays/vacations, and 8 days of PTO annually

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• successful CLDE Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teacher's License with CLDE Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location