Length of Assignment: 179 contract days / follows LCSD Academic Calendar; * Teacher calendar will be updated when adopted.  Most weeks are four-day weeks!

Salary: Paid according to the LCSD Certified Teacher Salary schedule ; *Salary schedule for 2025-2026 will be updated when negotiations are finalized.   Excellent Benefits Package!  

Job Details:

Lake County School District’s PK-6 schools enroll approximately 40% English language learners. The role of our K-2 English language development teacher will include ELD instruction and building capacity amongst all K-2 staff to support students with English acquisition at school. Here is a non-inclusive list of responsibilities of the K-2 English language development teacher:

In collaboration with K-2 staff: Teacher Responsibilities:

• ensure district policies are upheld and systems followed in collaboration with all LCES Staff.
• plan and facilitate professional development and PLCs in collaboration with school leadership team
• collaborate with administration to integrate and refine best practices for teaching multilingual learners into school improvement plans and help monitor instructional practices
• classroom push-in support
• participate in MTSS process for multilingual students, as requested
• collaborate with special education staff to support multilingual learners with special needs
• collaborate with preschool staff in support of multilingual students, as needed

Individual responsibilities:

• teach targeted ELD groups using language proficiency and other academic data
• create curricular resources and/or follow provided curriculum for small ELD groups
• build and adapt ELD support schedule, based on need
• fulfill all duties of ELD teacher annual timeline in a timely manner, including:
  • identify and redesignate multilingual students using state and district guidelines
  • maintain updated list of multilingual students and language proficiency data
  • assure staff knows identified multilingual students and has the resources to support them
  • build and maintain positive relationships with families of multilingual students
  • collaborate with staff to determine role at conferences and other school events
• collaborate with READ plan team to identify exemptions
• disseminate ELD information to staff as needed in LCES Panther Bulletin
• participate in training, scheduling, and administration of the state-mandated ACCESS 2.0 language proficiency test, in collaboration with district assessment leaders
• review test accommodations with teams so ELs receive needed accommodations for assessments
• communicate with LCIS ELD staff to prepare for 2nd grade-3rd grade transitions
• annually meet with all multilingual learners to graph ACCESS scores, set goals, and notify of status

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university 
• Colorado teaching certificate;
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement or Culturally and Linguistically Bilingual Education Specialist Preferred, or willing to gain endorsement within the first year of employment.  
• Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring. 
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred.  

How to apply:
● Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to  Brandi Lovely, Principal  and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Manager.

● External candidates, please submit a Certified Employee Application, letter of interest and resume to Brandi Lovely, Principal  and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Manager.

Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer

Lake County is located two hours west of Denver in the heart of Colorado’s highest peaks at 10,200 feet. There are about 7,000 people in Lake County, and Leadville is the main city. Many adults commute to work in the service industry in nearby ski areas.  We have a strong history of mining, adventure recreation, and outdoor enthusiasm. Lake County Intermediate School consists of about 300 students in grades 3-6 with three classroom teachers per grade.

We are seeking a 3rd  Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Reports To: Building Principal – Lake County Intermediate School (LCIS) 

Length of Assignment: Student Calendar Linked here : 179 teacher contract days, 162 student contact days. Teaching days are on a 4-day work week beginning in August and ending in June. New teacher contract begins 8/1/25.

Salary:  LCSD Teacher Salary Schedule (will be negotiated in the Spring for 2025-2026 school year)

Primary purpose: Contribute to our school as part of our crew by teaching dynamic, comprehensive curricula throughout the day. Relationships, student-led learning, safety, and data driven instruction are fundamental components to help each student grow to their capacity. We believe in providing a high quality, equitable education for every student that includes providing authentic educational experiences inside and outside the classroom. At Lake County Intermediate School, we hold our students to high academic and behavioral expectations and empower them to become the leaders of their own learning. As educators we are continuously growing and learning and a culture of feedback is important to our work.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Teach a prescribed curriculum in: Language Arts (Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts grades 3-5, Amplify grade 6), Mathematics (Bridges grades 3-5, Reveal grade 6), Science or Social Studies (Core Knowledge), and social/emotional skills (Second Step)  
• Backward plan as a collaborative team while maintaining an intentional focus on the standards and student achievement
• Use the Crew structure (morning meeting) to develop strong relationships with each student to foster a sense of Crew based on mutual trust and respect
• Adhere to the LCIS Common Content Expectations and Learning Environment Expectations
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials 
• Develop intervention groups based on data and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Provide individualized and small group instruction
• Evaluate students’ academic growth by progress monitoring, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports
• Support students’ development of academic portfolios to showcase high quality work
• Provide differentiated instruction based on linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs and provide comprehensible instruction for all students
• Communicate with parents through conferences, email, notes, and in-person to discuss students’ progress
• Develop READ plans and contribute to IEP development and implementation, as needed
• Collaborate with peers to identify and support the needs of the whole child 
• Document learning through documentation panels
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as Outdoor Education experiences
• Administer interim assessments, standardized tests, and progress monitoring in accordance with testing programs (NWEA: MAPS, DIBELS, CMAS)
• Maintain professional competencies by participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Professional Development (PD), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Staff Meetings, and other collaborative teams for the benefit of the school  
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university
• Colorado Teaching License: Elementary Education Grades K-6
• Demonstrated competency in the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills and computer proficiency
• Experience with students who are Multilingual

How to apply:

• Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to  Cheryl Talbot, Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Manager.

• External candidates, please submit a Certified Employee Application, letter of interest, copies of teaching licenses, and resume to  Cheryl Talbot, Principal  and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Manager.

Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer

Purpose of Position: As part of the LCHS team of educators and support staff, identify and engage students who meet criteria for re-engagement services including students who are at risk for not completing school, or students who have left school before completion. Work with LCHS Administrators, the LCHS Counseling team, and the Building Leadership Team to support the development of an Early Warning System and Persist, Reengage and Recover practices and protocols to ensure students remain engaged in school through completion. 

Length of Assignment: 189 days per year; Academic Calendar here; staff calendar will be published when completed through negotiations.  Start date of August 1, 2025. This is a grant-funded position with anticipated funding through June 30, 2028.

Compensation: $48,000-$60,000 salary, based on education and experience. paid in equal monthly installments over 12 months. Excellent Benefits!  PTO, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance! Most weeks are four-day weeks! FLSA: Exempt

Responsibilities: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Utilize data to identify students who meet initial criteria for the LCHS student re-engagement program, based on established grant program criteria. 
• Member of the Behavior Response Team and the Building Emergency Response Team.
• Works collaboratively with the counseling / admin departments to provide support for students and events. 
• Provide strengths-based, supportive case management for up to 30 students who meet criteria for the LCHS re-engagement program at any given time, including engagement with families and other support systems as appropriate.
• Recommend adding or removing students from the case load based on student progress and data.
• Continually assess assets and barriers that impact students’ abilities to stay engaged or re-engage in school
• Create collaborative re-engagement plans that honor identified assets and barriers, involving the student, family/guardians, school staff and support systems as appropriate. 
• Provide continuous monitoring of student progress, adapting their plan as needed to ensure continued engagement. 
• Work collaboratively with teachers to monitor student performance, and provide opportunities for early intervention to prevent failure prior to a failing grade and support credit recovery opportunities (i.e. assignment make-up opportunities, additional tutoring support, etc.)
• Support the refinement of LCHS’s Early Warning System and Persist, Recover, Reengage dropout prevention strategies.
• Collect and maintain evidence of student progress toward identified goals for example, evidence of student work, data tracking documents, and student self-reflections).
• Develop knowledge of and build relationships with community resources that may support students’ identified needs; referring students to these services as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and evaluation activities to measure the impact of the LCHS Student Re-engagement program. 
• Utilize evidence-based and best practices in dropout prevention for the delivery of prevention and intervention strategies.
• Maintain records of contacts and actions taken with each student.
• Promote a positive professional and ethical image of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).
• 3+ years (preferred) professional experience working with youth/adolescents with demonstrated need for specialized academic, behavioral or social emotional support.
• Direct experience or partnership with public educational systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass the required background check and be authorized to work in the US.
• Familiarity with Leadville and the community, preferred.

Logistics: 

• Schedule includes 10 additional days beyond the teacher calendar, exact work days will be agreed upon in advance with the principal and a copy of the calendar provided to HR.  Calendar days may change with mutual agreement and documentation. 
• A work space will be provided; it may be shared, if needed.
• Evaluated annually by the supervisor based upon essential job functions. 

How to apply:

Internal Candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a classified transfer request, letter of interest, and resume to Scott Carroll, Principal, and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director. 

External candidates, please submit a Classified  Employee Application as well as a letter of interest and resume, and resume to Scott Carroll, Principal, and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.