TCH - Teacher - 5th Grade at Adams County School District 14

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students.  Design instructional activities which enhance the objectives and which reflect an interdisciplinary/thematic approach to teaching.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the district, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Implement Tier I instructional practices aligned with core academic standards, and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to identify students in need of additional support and deliver targeted Tier II interventions within the MTSS framework.
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
   

• Showcase the academic performance of students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
   

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct / student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
   

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
   

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
   

• Comply with all applicable federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Title I and Title III program requirements (as applicable), along with other national regulations governing K–12 public education.
• Comply with all State of Colorado education laws and regulations, including the Colorado READ Act (if applicable), the Exceptional Children’s Educational Act (ECEA) (if applicable), and all standards and guidelines established by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Follow all relevant Board of Education policies and Adams 14 Operational Policies related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, safety, student services, and professional conduct.
• Adhere to district-level procedures and school-based expectations regarding instruction, family communication, data reporting, and school improvement planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.
   

• Compile and maintain records of instructional materials and supplies.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate Academic Language Development strategies into all content areas to support language acquisition and academic discourse.
• Plan and deliver instruction that develops students’ ability to comprehend and use academic vocabulary, sentence structures, and language functions across disciplines.
• Scaffold instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLs) using visuals, realia, sentence frames, and structured conversation routines.
• Collaborate with CLDE specialists, instructional coaches, and grade-level teams to align ALD strategies with curriculum and language proficiency standards.
• Monitor student progress in both content and language development, using formative assessments to guide instructional decisions.

• Provide targeted English Language Development instruction to students, both individually and in small groups, using evidence-based ELD strategies and materials
• Administer and interpret language proficiency assessments (e.g., WIDA ACCESS, WIDA Screener) to determine students’ English language proficiency and monitor progress
• Develop or adapt curriculum and instructional resources aligned with English Language Proficiency Standards and district curriculum to meet the specific language needs of students
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and specialists to integrate ELD strategies into core content instruction and co-plan or co-teach as needed
• Create and implement individualized learning plans for linguistically gifted students (LGS), supporting both advanced language development and enriched content learning
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians of EL and LGS students to share progress, explain language supports, and provide strategies for home language development
• Analyze formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and provide language-focused feedback to students
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student services, assessment results, and progress monitoring in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements
• Foster a culturally inclusive and respectful classroom that values the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of all students