4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Position Purpose

To facilitate student success and growth by implementing district-approved dual-language curriculum, addressing the specific educational needs of individual students, and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary dual language curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a virtual classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups as needed.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Sets and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing protocol.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the program administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: Professional Educator License (PEL) Dual Language Endorsement English as a Second Language Endorsement
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.