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LICENSED VACANCY
(Internal Candidates Only)
Positions are for the 2026-2027 school year
POSITION: Constructing Meaning Professional Development Facilitator
LOCATION: 7350 Broadway Denver CO 80229 - District
PAY RANGE: Per Diem per the negotiated contract
CALENDAR:Availability to complete Leadership Seminar in June 2026 in Oregon and Apprenticeship throughout the 2026-27 school year.
- Leadership Seminar Dates:
- June 8 2026 - June 12 2026 (Secondary) located at Mapleton Public Schools.
- June 22 2026 - June 26 2026 (Elementary) located in Hillsboro Oregon.
- Professional Development Facilitation Dates: June 7 2027 - June 12 2027.
REPORTS TO: Multilingual Learner Coordinator or Director of Teaching and Learning
CONSTRUCTING MEANING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an engaging knowledgeable and dynamic Professional Development Presenter to design and deliver high-quality training for K-12 educators focused on backwards planning with language development alongside content instruction. The ideal candidate has experience supporting English language development with backwards design frameworks and demonstrated expertise using Constructing Meaning or similar language-embedded pedagogical tools.
The presenter will lead interactive workshops coaching sessions and model lessons that empower teachers to integrate academic language targets with grade-level content objectives across all subject areas.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current Mapleton Public Schools employee.
- Must have a current (active) Colorado teaching license.
- Demonstrated success in supporting English language development for K-12 students including measurable improvements in language proficiency and academic engagement.
- Proven expertise in backwards planning
- Documented experience using Constructing Meaning resources including strategies for identifying language demands teaching functional language and supporting rigorous academic discourse.
- Experience training or coaching educators in diverse K-12 settings.
- Strong presentation facilitation and communication skills with the ability to lead engaging adult learning experiences.
- Knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
Professional Learning Design & Facilitation
- Develop and deliver engaging interactive professional development sessions for K-12 educators focused on:
- Backwards planning aligned to standards.
- Integration of academic language development with content learning.
- Effective scaffolding and differentiation for multilingual learners.
- Use and implementation of Constructing Meaning strategies and tools.
- Model instructional practices that demonstrate language-rich student-centered learning environments.
Instructional Support
- Support educators in unpacking content standards identifying language demands and crafting meaningful language objectives.
- Provide feedback and follow-up support to help teachers apply training concepts in their classrooms.
- Collaborate with instructional leaders to tailor PD to site-specific needs and student populations.
- Create and adapt training materials templates and planning tools aligned with the Constructing Meaning framework.
Further questions may be addressed to Alexis Lauffenburger Multilingual Program Coordinator Teaching & Learning Services (ext. 1003) or emaillauffenburgera@
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
