Culturally and Linguistically Diverse; CLD Teacher, Bella Romero Academy

Overview

Position: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLD) Teacher, Bella Romero K-8 Academy

Location: Bella Romero K-8 Academy of Applied Technology

Date Posted: 11/18/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Classification: Exempt

Contract Length/Days:  / 190 Days

Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees receive up to ten years of applicable experience for salary purposes. Verification of outside experience is the employee’s responsibility.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; employee assistance program; voluntary life insurance through PERA; and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans available to all employees.

Deadline for Application: Until filled

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards; establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Uses instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives and standards.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning abilities and seeks district specialist assistance as needed.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules; develops reasonable classroom rules and maintains order fairly.
• Plans and supervises instructional assistants and/or volunteers; collaborates with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of students or student groups.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional standards.
• Respects students’ personal spaces.
• Implements IEP plans while maintaining academic time and motivating students to learn.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Provides availability to students and parents outside instructional time when needed.
• Cooperates with staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Uses precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline concerns promptly.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Complies with school and division regulations and policies.
• Maintains open communication with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or higher education coursework.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrators.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree;
Colorado Teaching License

Preferred: Experience in a related field;
Bilingual

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies. Visual, auditory and ambulatory ability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Conflict management skills. Strong organizational skills. Empathetic. Positive relationship builder. Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position as outlined.

Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability:
Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards; ability to perform duties; prefers leadership in addressing students’ social, emotional, psychological, and academic needs; flexibility and ability to manage conflict and stress; ability to…