2026-27 K-8 CLDE Teacher Leader

Mission

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally.  

Roles and Responsibilities

Student Identification & Compliance

• Oversee schoolwide compliance with Aurora Public Schools’ English Language Development (ELD) requirements.
• Monitor new student enrollment and ensure timely identification, screening, and placement of multilingual learners.
• Ensure Home Language Surveys (HLS) are completed and maintained.
• Maintain accurate ELD rosters and ensure student information is updated in Infinite Campus.
• Monitor FEPY1 and FEPY2 students and coordinate trimester reviews with grade-level teams.
• Ensure students receive required ELD instructional minutes.
  

Instructional Support & Teacher Development

• Serve as a resource for teachers regarding ELD instruction and multilingual learner support.
• Provide professional development on effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners.
• Support teachers with strategies for newcomer students and language development in general education classrooms.
• Support teachers in tracking and analyzing ELD student progress.
• Ensure teachers regularly monitor student growth and communicate progress with families.

Assessment & Data Management

• Coordinate student language screening and maintain accurate screening records.
• Support the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) with ACCESS testing preparation and administration.
• Assist with ACCESS schedules, materials, staff training, and testing logistics.
• Ensure students are prepared for ACCESS testing and complete assessments within required timelines.
• Support teachers in collecting and monitoring ELD data, including speaking and writing performance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with school leadership to monitor ELD programming, compliance, and student outcomes.
• Attend monthly district CLDE meetings.
• Meet regularly with APS’ CLDE consultant.
• Communicate priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities with CLDE team members.
• Coordinate with grade-level teams to ensure required monitoring and documentation are completed.

Program Organization & Management

• Maintain organized and accessible CLDE resources, materials, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for student identification, screening, monitoring, and compliance.
• Monitor completion of required CLDE tasks and deadlines.
• Coordinate end-of-year collection of ELD instructional materials and submission of grades.
• Complete end-of-year compliance checks and prepare documentation for the following school year.

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.
• Initiative and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing
• Ability to use technology seamlessly
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions
• Bachelor’s degree and Teaching License, or desire/ability to gain teaching credential
• CLDE endorsement required

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Be able to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, grab or hold with one or both hands.
• Be able to lift up to 40lbs without difficulty
• The ability to sit for extended periods during group training
• Strong classroom management in elementary and/or middle school

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package.   Salary begins at approximately $70,000 but will follow the Vega Collegiate Academy Salary Schedule with increases for advanced degrees, current license, and years of experience.

Start Date

Can start immediately

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.