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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

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

*This position is grant funded and employment is conditional upon continued funding availability.

LOCATION:  Adventure Elementary

PAY RANGE: 7725 Conifer Road, Denver, CO 80221 - Licensed Salary Schedule, $42,750 - $88,796 Annual Salary

                       Classified Salary Schedule, CO-9 Range, $38.29 - $55.46 hourly rate

CALENDAR: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal 

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW: 

Adventure Elementary is a dual language enrichment school where students are exposed to rigorous academics, learn to think critically, and demonstrate real-world understanding. Learning experiences and service-learning projects actively engage Adventure students in their education. What makes Adventure unique is that we offer all students the opportunity to become proficient in English and Spanish. All students participate in Crew meetings every morning. Crew is a sacred part of the day in which students and teachers build community within their rooms so that every child feels important and connected to a trusted adult and each other. At Adventure we are working hard to develop students that are effective learners, ethical people, and contribute to a better world.

To learn more about Adventure's culture, please visit Adventure Elementary.

WORK LIFE AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS (LICENSED):

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS (CLASSIFIED):

• 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.

COMPETENCIES: 

• 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.

SUMMARY:

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.

JOB RESPONBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• 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.

TRAINING: 

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS