English Language Development (ELD) Teacher - 2025-2026

Job Title:  English Language Development Specialist

Department: Primary

FTE/ Benefits Status: Full Time/Benefited 

Supervisor: Senior Director of Operations

Visa Eligible: Yes

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society.  ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-G8, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

The ideal candidate will foster a joyful, community based classroom where multilingual learners (MLs) in the elementary grades feel valued and empowered to develop their English skills in the four language domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. As an ELD teacher, you will engage in a combination of push-in and pull-out sessions with MLs that focus on ELD skills that are tailored to group and individual needs. Additionally, you will implement a variety of ELD strategies and social interactive opportunities to make language 

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

• Be passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment for newcomers and their families
• Serve as a resource on ELD-related matters for teachers, school administrators, instructional personnel, parents and others.  
• Assist in the development of curriculum and collaborate with mainstream teachers to ensure inclusion of core curriculum subject matter.
• Scaffold and adapt assignments from core subject areas to meet the needs of individual students at various English proficiency levels
• Use appropriate ELD strategies (i.e. SIOP) to make language acquisition accessible, engaging and rigorous
• Administer WIDA placement exam and regularly assess students on language growth in the four domains
• Use data from assessments to inform instruction and reteach skills when needed
• Provide consistent feedback on assignments and communicate learning targets and strengths to both parents and students
• Foster strong relationships with families through consistent communication; secure translators for conferences, presentations and written communication
• Practice strong classroom management skills that foster inclusion, responsibility and student success
• Collaborate and attend weekly meetings with colleagues, special education teachers, and support staff to deliver grade-level content and targeted interventions for all students
• Participate in and contribute to school-wide initiatives and professional development
• Support school operations by assisting with daily duties and ensuring a smooth, safe, and organized learning environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community.

• Considerable knowledge of the regulations and policies related to English as a Second Language and of the concepts, principles and methodologies of ELD instruction.  
• Working knowledge of current curriculum development, program implementation, learning theory and recent research in ELD.  
• Demonstrated ability of culturally responsive teaching and working with students at various English proficiency levels
• Working skill in the use of technology to deliver and assess instruction.  
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning.  
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor work assignments; to train and advise teaching staff regarding MLs; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning

Requirements

• Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Career Switcher Program in ESL
• Completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; Master’s in education preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel.

Location and Schedule:  Expected work hours are 7:30am-4pm, M-F. This job does have remote work flexibility. However, all employees must be based in Denver, CO.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):

• Generous Time Off: 
  • Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)
  • Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO
  • FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time
• Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
• Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
• Partial tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
• Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• Relocation allowance
• Free daily lunch
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
• ...and more! 

Interviews: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes: 

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment.  Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.
• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.