Dual Language (Spanish) Science- Paseo Academy of Fine Arts

Salary Grade: T01 – T06 (see Teacher Salary Schedule)

About the Role

Provides total immersion education and core language instruction in Science using the target foreign language (Spanish) to support bilingual language acquisition and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction in Science using Spanish to support bilingual language acquisition and academic achievement.
• Develops and implements lesson plans, course objectives, and instructional activities aligned with district curriculum, state standards, and program requirements.
• Prepares, administers, and evaluates assessments to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness.
• Assigns, reviews, and provides feedback on student work, including written assignments, projects, and oral presentations.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, safe, and productive classroom learning environment.
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum within the foreign language program.
• Provides academic and behavioral support to students and assists in addressing individual learning and adjustment needs.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic achievement, and behavioral development.
• Collaborates with the Foreign Language Resource Teacher and other instructional staff to support program goals and student achievement.
• Maintains accurate attendance, grade, and student performance records in accordance with district and school requirements.
• Demonstrates fluency in English and effectively communicates with students, families, and staff.
• Participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities to enhance instructional practices and ensure program success.
• Stays current on research-based teaching strategies, language acquisition methodologies, and best practices for dual language instruction.
• Complies with all Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) policies, procedures, and professional expectations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent for foreign transcripts) in Education from a 4-year college or university.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Good skills in speaking and writing English.
• Hold a Secondary Education (6-12) Certification (language certification alone is not sufficient).
• Good command of academic and conversational Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary-level students.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear.
• Use of hands and fingers, reaching with hands and fingers.
• Bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Terms of Employment

In-person, 187 days per year, 5 days a week.

Note: If brought to the U.S. through a Visa paid for by KCPS, you cannot apply for transfer from the program for which you were hired for 10 years.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution required from employees, matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans available.