21st Century Grant Coordinator (.5 FTE) - (Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required)

Mapleton Public Schools • Denver, CO

4d • $42,750 - $88,796 • Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Elementary has received grant dollars to provide extended learning opportunities to students beginning school year 2024-25 for three years, with possible extension for a total of five years. Adventure's Extended Learning Program will take place from 3:10-6 p.m., four days per week (Monday-Thursday). Additionally, there will be a three-week program in June. Extended learning opportunities will provide dual language students with experiential learning opportunities and experiences to enrich and enhance their: second language, background knowledge, vocabulary, application of academic skills to broader contexts; and social-emotional skills and development. Parents will also be invited to attend a variety of activities alongside their children.

Requirements

• Current Colorado teaching license required.
• Must have completed the English Learner Professional Development hours reported on the teaching license OR possess the endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
• At least three years' experience working with children.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree in education, Special Education, Human Growth & Development, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or other related field.
• At least three years' experience working with children.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to collaborate with teacher colleagues to make student-centered decisions.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships to accomplish organizational goals.
• Grounded in current language acquisition and dual language research.
• Sophisticated understanding of teaching and learning.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a school leadership team.
• Commitment to inclusive practices for language learners.
• Strong organization and systems management skills.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• Strong leadership, management, communication, and organization skills.
• Understands the Colorado State Content Standards and local and state assessments used to measure student achievement.
• Understands a developmental model for Literacy Instruction.
• Understands how to design and implement center-based learning for students in grades K-6.
• Understanding of culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Connecting students to the world beyond school through meaningful fieldwork, collaboration, and service learning.
• Promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and wellness throughout the curriculum and schoolwide culture.
• Offer a variety of ways for families to participate in the school community and build upon their strengths to act as partners in their child's education.
• Encourage students to work on building their courage through adventure across physical, academic, and artistic experiences.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Director to identify and coordinate extended learning opportunities for dual language learners (3 sessions per school year plus a summer school sessions).
• Develop marketing, recruiting, and communication tools in English and Spanish for parents and school staff regarding the extended learning program.
• Establish procedures and materials for pre-registration and registration of students and parents.
• Secure and/or order necessary supplies and materials.
• Attend any required and necessary professional development and/or training.
• Assist the School Director with managing budgets associated with Partner Organizations.
• Communicate with School Director, Certified Staff, and Partner Organizations to coordinate facilities, equipment, software, supplies/materials, and student plans (including IEP, 504, Health Care).
• Be available to certified teachers and Partner Organization instructors to respond to student, staff and parent needs.
• Supervise the Extended Learning Program; be on site at Adventure during Extended Learning afternoon hours (four, three-hour days per week, from 3 p.m. until 5:45-6 pm or until the last student has been accounted for).
• Ensure administration and reporting of necessary assessment and/or data tracking tools.
• Serve as liaison from school administration regarding effectiveness, engagement, and organization of activities and opportunities being provided by Partner Organizations.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison from school administration regarding effectiveness, engagement, and organization of activities and opportunities being provided by partner organizations.
• Supervise summer programming as written in the grant.

Benefits

• In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time