Multilingual Learner (English Learner) Teacher
Lewis Palmer School District, Denver, CO, United States
Multilingual Learner (English Learner) Teacher JobID: 5664
Position Type: High School Teaching / English Learner
Date Posted: 3/20/2026
Location: Palmer Ridge High School
Date Available: 26-27 School Year
Palmer Ridge High School is looking for a Multilingual Learner Teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Seeking a teacher who enjoys a dynamic, multicultural, and multilinguistic environment with a commitment to help diverse students build on and extend their strengths and academic achievements.
Under general supervision, the Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher will design and teach English language development lessons for Multilingual Learner students (MLs) at Palmer Ridge High School in accordance with Colorado English Language Proficiency standards. The teacher will support regular classroom teachers, serve on collaborative teams, provide or recommend appropriate classroom and testing accommodations for MLs, act as a liaison for ML families, act as an advocate for ML students at the school site, monitor the progress of ML students, administer WIDA placement and proficiency tests, and perform other related duties. The ML teacher must be familiar with federal and state laws concerning ML identification, placement, and programming and with research‑based instruction. This position may be realigned to other district locations if the ML population changes and/or according to district needs.
Exact placement on the pay schedule is determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279 annually. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.
Benefits
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full‑time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis‑Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee + spouse, employee + children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.
EEO Statement
The Lewis‑Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488‑4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org
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Position Type: High School Teaching / English Learner
Date Posted: 3/20/2026
Location: Palmer Ridge High School
Date Available: 26-27 School Year
Palmer Ridge High School is looking for a Multilingual Learner Teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Seeking a teacher who enjoys a dynamic, multicultural, and multilinguistic environment with a commitment to help diverse students build on and extend their strengths and academic achievements.
Under general supervision, the Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher will design and teach English language development lessons for Multilingual Learner students (MLs) at Palmer Ridge High School in accordance with Colorado English Language Proficiency standards. The teacher will support regular classroom teachers, serve on collaborative teams, provide or recommend appropriate classroom and testing accommodations for MLs, act as a liaison for ML families, act as an advocate for ML students at the school site, monitor the progress of ML students, administer WIDA placement and proficiency tests, and perform other related duties. The ML teacher must be familiar with federal and state laws concerning ML identification, placement, and programming and with research‑based instruction. This position may be realigned to other district locations if the ML population changes and/or according to district needs.
Exact placement on the pay schedule is determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279 annually. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.
Benefits
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full‑time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis‑Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee + spouse, employee + children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.
EEO Statement
The Lewis‑Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488‑4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org
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