Dual Language Immersion Teacher (25/26 SY)
2 Days Old
Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2025-2026 Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group A)
Salary Lanes: D01- D09
Salary Range: $51,510 - $79,867
FTE: 1.0
Hours a day: 8
Days/Year: 187
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck).
- Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School):
- All Teachers/SSPs (regardless of FTE) will receive an additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May). NOTE: This is prorated based off of FTE.
- Teaching and SSP Staff qualify to receive an additional 10 extra days (beyond the District Calendar), paid at the per diem rate. Five (5) days for USIP design and five (5) days as "collaborative flex" days. NOTE: SSPs receiving extra days (per the Employee Handbook) are only allowed to work a TOTAL of 10 extra days. For example, nurses are allowed to work 3 additional days per the Handbook are only allowed to work an additional 7 days (for a total of 10).
- Mitchell High School Only: Teachers/SSPs also receive a one-step increase (paid monthly).
- Pay for Performance (Mitchell High School): All Teachers/SSPs receive a Pay for Performance Bonus that is paid out in the fall (utilizing performance measures criteria from the previous year).
- Additional 10% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill positions: OT, PT, School Nurses, Audiologists, & School Psychologists
- Additional 15% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill position(s): SLP
Base Salary Setting: Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.
Base Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Teacher/Special Service Provider (SSP) will be placed on the appropriate lane for their educational background (BA, MA, etc). according to the official transcripts that are provided. They will be placed at the appropriate step for experience listed on the resume. Teachers will receive credit for a maximum of 14 years for any applicable teaching experience (provided that the experience occurred in the last 15 years).
Base Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job, provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question . .
See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Full-Time Regular Employees are eligible for the following Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and the Employee Assistance Program.
Teachers: Teachers in this category must work a minimum of .41 FTE (17.5 hours) per week to be eligible for full employee benefits.
ESP and Exec Pro Employees: Must work a minimum of .75 FTE (30 hours) per week to be eligible. If an ESP or Executive Professional employee's hours are decreased to less than 30 hours per week or a teacher's hours decreased to less than 17.5 hours per week, the employee will no longer continue to be eligible to receive the benefits as of the end of the month in which the hours were reduced.
Temporary one-on-one Educational Assistants . Employees in this category who are working at least six hours per day , and have completed two (2) consecutive years of service by July 1st will be changed from temporary status to regular status and will have the same sick leave as a regular status employee.
Retirees Working 30+ Hours/Week or 140 Days: Retirees who satisfy the eligibility requirements of 30 hours or more per week or qualify for one of the District's 140 day slots may be eligible for the 75%/25% or 85%/15% premium share for employee only premium based on the health plan chosen and 70% for all other premium tiers of the plan (employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), and family).
Part-Time Regular Employees are eligible for the following Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and pro-rated sick leave.
ESP and Exec Pro Employees (less than 6 hours a day) and Teachers (working less than 3.5 hours a day): Such employees shall receive pro-rated sick leave, as well as the opportunity to use accumulated sick leave days as personal leave days based on the number of hours worked daily and are not eligible for all available benefits.
See Full and Part-Time Regular Employees Definition for more information.
POSTING CLOSE DATE
This posting will remain open until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
This is an instructional position that facilitates students in learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The employee guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goalsestablishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and has the ability to communicate these objectives to students. The work plan employs a variety of instructional techniques utilizing appropriate technology, consistent with limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional teacher such as: maintains professional ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for students (e.g. is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible, and respectful).
Effective Teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all students. They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare diverse student populations for postsecondary and workforce success. Effective Teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development, and employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery and students who need acceleration. They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation. Effective Teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment.
Because effective Teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional content standards and benchmarks (goals and objectives)
- Provides effective instructional strategies and activities for all students in the classroom
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or his/her designated school leader
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of appropriate classroom behavior
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
- Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education- related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
- Utilize research-based teaching methods to differentiate instruction for students with varying language proficiency levels.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment where students feel respected and valued, ensuring the integration of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that integrate both languages (English and the target language (Spanish), focusing on language development, literacy, and content-area instruction.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs related work as required
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to the success of all students in a culturally diverse environment.
- Integrates technology skills to support the content area(s) and 21st Century Learning
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards-based education
- Knowledge of special education as applied to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher's particular area/classroom
- Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system
- Knowledge of effective language acquisition theories and best practices in bilingual education.
- Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups
- Good organization and communication skills
- Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in education or other discipline with endorsement meeting teacher licensure requirements
- Appropriate State licensure
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
PREFERRED
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to Principal
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work is performed in a school classroom (environment).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
WORK YEAR
187 days
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Click D11 Application Process Steps for a quick tutorial, including all application requirements!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Colorado Springs School District 11 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
- Location:
- Colorado Springs
- Job Type:
- PartTime