English Language Development Teacher - Arapahoe​/Heritage HS; Itinerant

English Language Development Teacher - Arapahoe/Heritage HS (Itinerant)

• Position Type:
  Licensed/ ELD Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Education Service Center
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career‑long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

The Itinerant ELD Teacher serves multilingual learners across Arapahoe and Heritage High Schools. This role includes providing direct language development instruction, collaborating with content teachers to support sheltered practices, and partnering with school teams to ensure equitable access to grade‑level curriculum. The itinerant teacher works across both sites to maintain program consistency and strengthen multilingual learner pathways.

• Prepare lesson plans and activities, deliver effective ELD instruction for students in grades 9-12.
• Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language development.
• Knowledge of the most current research and practice regarding curriculum and methodologies related to the instruction of English Learners.
• Ability to co‑teach, design ELD interventions, and build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Participate in and contribute to professional learning communities.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress, including state standardized assessments.
• Communication with students, families and colleagues concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to the dynamics of students' cultural background.
• Ability to identify English Learners and maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.
• Demonstrates ability to engage in two unique school settings including communicating with administration and teacher colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to utilize technology for communication.
• Demonstrates ability to speak, understand, read and write in languages other than English (preferred).

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Endorsement preferred.

While you may look up your estimated salary on the linked salary schedule, updates for the  school year are contingent upon negotiated increases that are approved by the LPS Board of Education in the summer season. Additionally, know that these salary values are based on a 1.0 FTE working 187 contract days.

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: