Beacon Hill Int'l Elementary - Multilingual Learner Teacher (Spanish preferred) - 0.6 FTE

About the Role

A classroom teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

The teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based on general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and evaluates student performance and progress.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups, including at-risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to the students and the nature of the learning activities, program, or curriculum; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues professional growth to remain current in methods and techniques.
• Establishes and implements classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct in a positive and supportive manner; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives in accordance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Collects and interprets data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attends or participates in required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with English as a Second Language Endorsement.
• Some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification, a valid Washington State driver’s license, and/or a Class II driver’s license.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Subject areas appropriate to assignment.
• Effective behavior management techniques.
• Effective instructional techniques.
• Rules and procedures for student safety.

Skill in:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications.
• Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community.
• Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.

Ability to:

• Deal with students in a positive and confident manner.
• Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population.
• Adapt to change and remain flexible.
• Organize activities and manage student behavior.
• Use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide instruction and demonstrate techniques.
• Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software.
• Direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR.
• Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff, and administrators.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits. Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).