Kindergarten and 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and execute standards-aligned English and Spanish lessons while providing targeted tutoring, creating instructional materials, and conducting comprehensive assessments to guarantee that identified students achieve grade-level proficiency.
• Effectively promote language acquisition and academic achievement for ELLs with varying English proficiency levels by employing diverse instructional strategies and resources within differentiated instruction while adapting and implementing the district's curriculum and assessment practices to meet their specific needs.
• Utilize language proficiency assessments, such as ACCESS for ELLs, to gather and interpret student data, which will inform instructional adjustments, drive student progress, and facilitate clear communication with parents/guardians and collaborative analysis with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to identify students who are ELL; supports staff, guardians, and students with problem-solving, maximizing resources, and providing instructional strategies.
• Maintains required paperwork and records of identified students for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in English-language education.
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives.
• Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participant attitude on the part of all staff and students; celebrates the achievements and successes of students.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, a valid state teaching license or certification, and either a Bilingual or English as a Second Language Endorsement are required.
• A Master's degree and/or Learning Behavior Specialist and prior teaching experience are highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
• Desire to teach children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.