26/27 Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator, Park and Florida Mesa Elementary Schools, 1

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule • Job Family: Education Support • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Department: School • Typical Work Year: 9 months • Prepared: 8/9/23

About the role

Plan instruction and assessment for supplemental enrichment lessons in Spanish language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and culture. Assist the licensed teacher in supervising students during enrichment lessons and in maintaining a positive learning environment. Work with the licensed teacher to adapt enrichment lessons to meet the individual learning needs of all students. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective teaching strategies to teach supplemental enrichment lessons in Spanish language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and culture.
• Work with the licensed teacher to modify and tailor enrichment lessons to address individual student differences, learning styles, and abilities.
• Implement supplemental enrichment lessons that directly connect Spanish language learning to the cultures associated with the language.
• Utilize identified computer-based language acquisition programs to assist in lesson facilitation; set up students within the programs and maintain their profiles.
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing the proactive classroom management strategies established by the licensed teacher.
• Follow safety instructions for students when subjects, activities, chemicals, products, tools, or equipment pose possible harm or injury, including use of personal protective devices and ensuring student adherence to safety requirements.
• Model, promote, and provide instruction related to character education including citizenship, responsible behavior (respect for self, others, and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics.
• Engage in professional learning and utilize feedback from peer and administrative observations to reflect and continually grow professionally.
• Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations; school procedures relating to employment with the District.
• Assure the safety and welfare of students, including necessary actions to ensure students are supervised at all times.
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the District's internet and email system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or their designees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
• Experience: Experience working with youth and facilitating lessons is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring. Advanced ability to connect language learning with cultural learning.
• Certificates & Licenses: Colorado Substitute Authorization from the Colorado Department of Education (minimum). Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish language in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to implement 504 plans and behavior support plans.

Materials & Equipment

• Microcomputers and general office equipment.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• $1,800 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district who begin their position by October 1, 2026 (pro-rated for late start).
• Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year.

Schedule

Typical work year: 9 months. Position starts as soon as possible for the 2026/2027 school year.

Pay

Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule. $1,800 one-time hiring bonus for new district employees starting by October 1, 2026 (pro-rated for later start dates).