CLDE Specialist (T25) Closing 2/18/2025

Description

Title: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Specialist  

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt  

Reports to: CLDE Coordinator  

Starting Salary Scale: $55,000 - $70,000  

Calendar Year: 200 days  

Date Written/Revised: February 2025  

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*  

Why Work at GOAL High School?  

• Great Mission and Great Culture.  

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.  

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.  

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.  

• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.   

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.  

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.  

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.  

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year  

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.  

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).  

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.  

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.  

• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.  

• Employee Assistance Program.  

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.  

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.  

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 
    

Purpose of Job: 

To assist and support the administration of GOAL’s CLDE programming, including, but not limited to, student enrollment processes, WIDA assessment training, program designation, and data management within our platforms. 

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities:  

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team.  

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and our team.  

Succeed: Become part of a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society.  

• Essential Duties  

• The CLDE Specialist will assist and support the CLDE department to identify and support multi-lingual learners with GOAL approved programming. 

• Develop and maintain professional knowledge and understanding of the primary platforms used to identify and support multi-lingual learners, including but not limited to COGNOS, DRC, WIDA, D49, and CDE. 

• Develop and maintain professional knowledge and understanding of state and federal rules and regulations regarding CLDE and multi-lingual learners. 

• Assist with and support data management through GOAL platforms, including, but not limited to, Ellevation, Education Modified, and PowerSchool. 

• Assist with and support the compliant implementation of CLDE programming per D49, CDE, and federal guidelines. 

• Work closely with statewide enrollment teams during all enrollment seasons, including but not limited to verification of records received, and follow up efforts to collect missing documents. 

• Assist with and support proctor training for WIDA Screener and ACCESS assessments. 

• Assist with and support the collection of documentation to support placement and redesignation for multi-lingual learners. 

• Assist with and support the collection of accountability documents (PNs, ELPs, etc.) for multi-lingual learners. 

• Assist with and support the documentation of ELP accommodations for state assessments (CMAS, SAT, etc). 

• Assist with and support the development and implementation of CLDE Family Engagement embedded withing regional Family Engagement events aligned with GOAL’s Family Engagement programming. 

• Assist with and support the development and maintenance of CLDE content within GOAL’s staff resource library. 

• Assist with and support the onboarding of CLDE staff as it pertains to GOAL’s CLDE accountability programming. 

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:  

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf.  

• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.  

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.  

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology.  

• Able to apply problem solving skills competently and persistently towards technology issues.  

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process.  

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals.  

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.  

• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required.  

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored.  

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Must have a valid driver’s license.   

• Must reside in Colorado.  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field required. 

• Master’s degree in education or relevant field preferred. 

• Colorado Department of Education License, Teacher or Administrator, preferred. 

Experience:  

• Five years of experience working in a school or district required. 

• Two years of experience developing and running various trainings for adult learners required. 

• Two years of experience working with data management (spreadsheets, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc) preferred 

• Two years of experience working in a high school with at-risk youth preferred. 

Physical Requirements of this position include:  

Seldom   

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International   

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying  

Occasional   

Noise/Working Alone/ Local & Statewide Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination  

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying  

Frequent   

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone  

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying  

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.  

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