2025-26 High School CLDE Interventionist

Description

 Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Consistently embody the mission and vision of Atlas Preparatory School
• Execute rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum in the sciences
• Teach, support, and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children
• Interpret home language survey responses for new enrollments to identify students who may qualify for CLDE services
• Provide small group push-in or pull-out services for all students who are classified as NEP-1, NEP-2, or LEP-3
• Provide consultation to general education teachers to support learning outcomes for all students classified as LEP-4, LEP-5, and LEP-6
• Administer W-APT placement assessments throughout the year for new enrollments
• Administer Spring ACCESS assessments
• Attend regular district-level training sessions
• Maintain compliance (annual) paperwork including ELLP's, quarterly monitor year plans, district paperwork, as well as beginning of the year and end of the year parent letters
• Analyze NWEA MAP, W-APT, ACCESS, iReady, and quarterly grades in order to achieve student projected growth targets
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities
• Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Annual Range*: $50,500 - $63,549
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 212 working days 
  • Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
• Start Date: July 9th, 2025   

Qualifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications 

• Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following within 90 days of hire (required):
  • Completion of a Colorado-approved CLD program; or
  • 24 semester hours of specific coursework as identified on the CLD added endorsement worksheet
  • Successful completion of a state-approved ELL program
• Demonstrated self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Commitment to creating a rigorous, nurturing, equitable, and joyful educational experience
• Experience with taking ownership of students’ academic results
• Excellent and effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessments

Desired Qualifications 

• Two years of CLDE / ELL teaching experience 
• Bilingual or experience working with bilingual students
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.

Salary : $50,500 - $63,549