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This position facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, and providing a safe, optimal learning environment. The Dual Language Program allows students to develop high proficiency in both Spanish and English using a 50/50 model, enrolling both heritage Spanish speakers and English-first-language students. Students receive half-day instruction in Spanish and half in English, fostering cultural appreciation and language development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Job-related experience within the specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Academic language proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of current standards, curriculum, and instructional practices in language arts and content areas.
• Commitment to the goals of dual language; previous experience in a dual-language program preferred.
• Knowledge of methods and strategies for teaching academic content to second language learners preferred.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students, including gifted students, students with disabilities, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• A strong and positive attitude that all students can learn and have the capacity for academic excellence.
• Understand and apply knowledge about cultural norms, values, and beliefs in the context of teaching and learning.
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction.
• Remains current on research-based methods and strategies for working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Provides Spanish language instruction in social studies and academic content areas.
• Collaborates with English dual language partner teachers and other colleagues to plan and coordinate instruction.
• Plans differentiated classroom instruction addressing a range of language proficiency levels and individual learning needs.
• Adapts instructional materials for Spanish language learners.
• Administers developmental testing programs and subject-specific assessments to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress, achievements, and methods for improvement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom assignments and provides an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student workers to address individual student needs.
• Instructs students to improve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in various educational environments (classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to ensure safety and a positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain student safety and adhere to policies.
• Performs other related duties to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Required clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Tuberculosis Skin Test. Must follow safety and health protocols.