26/27 Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator, Park Elementary School, 0.7 FTE

Summary

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Spanish Language & Culture Enrichment Facilitator to deliver Spanish supplemental enrichment instruction to students at Park Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. Includes full benefits. Starts August 17, 2026. For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a $1,260 one-time bonus! (Note, bonus pro-rated for late start)

Essential Duties and 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 the enrichment lessons as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, and student abilities.
• Implement supplemental enrichment lessons that directly connect the learning of the Spanish language to the cultures associated with Spanish language.
• Utilize identified computer based language acquisition programs to assist in lesson facilitation.
• Set up students within the programs and maintain their profiles within the computer based programs.
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing the proactive classroom management strategies the licensed teacher has established for the classroom.
• Follow the safety instructions for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, products, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.
• Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other 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.

Additional Job Requirements

• Affirm the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to ensure that students are supervised at all times.
• Show faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• 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.

Educational and Training Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Experience working with youth and facilitating lessons is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring. Advanced ability to connect the learning of the language with the learning of the culture.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

• Minimum requirement is a Colorado Substitute Authorization from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the Spanish language in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

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