Teaching Spanish to elementary school students is the core of this role, designing and delivering engaging learning experiences. This position suits a licensed professional who can foster a safe and inclusive environment for a diverse student population, adapting teaching methods to meet varied needs and interests.
Responsibilities
Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area
Organize and facilitate the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology
Participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students
Consistently evaluate student progress, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate student progress
Regularly collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities for students
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
Develop and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasize literacy and mathematical practices
Demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
Establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
Foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
Engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
Work collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students
Demonstrate knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
Use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
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Integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
Establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
Model and promote effective communication
Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
Demonstrate high standards for professional conduct
Link professional growth to professional goals
Respond to a complex, dynamic environment
Demonstrate leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provide reports as required
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
Ensure that students are supervised at all times
Follow established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
Implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Instruct, assess, and differentiate for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
Make provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
Manage materials and supplies
Model appropriate conduct at all times
Perform duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
Perform non-instructional duties as directed
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluate their job performance
Respond as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
Use and integrate technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
Use effective conflict resolution
Use feedback and reflect about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20
Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty
Regularly required to talk and hear
Ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors
Frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary
Important Details
Recruiting Start Date: 29 July 2026
Estimated Start Date: 10 August 2026
Schedule: 37.5 scheduled weekly hours; 7.5 hours per day; 183 days per year, Monday-Friday
Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular
FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Application Process
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal
Upload the following documents in PDF format: a current resume, complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable), applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting ("Evidence of Eligibility" means license application with CDE is in process)
Optional: Three current letters of recommendation (within the last 2-3 years)
About the Company
Academy District 20 provides benefits information to its employees.
Academy District 20 (ASD20) was founded in 1957 and serves more than 25,000 students in northern Colorado Springs.
