Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician (Spanish) - Sunset Elementary

Supports instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Based on the assignment, additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed, including the ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan and prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• May serve on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
• Attends and actively participates in collaborative planning sessions with teachers and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research, and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving, and interdisciplinary connections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience with proven knowledge and application within the related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Bilingual/Biliterate in the target language: French, Italian, Mandarin, or Spanish (native or near-native proficiency preferred).

Skills

• Desire to work within the educational sector and with children.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) in both English and the target World Language.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Vision: No special vision requirements (with correction as needed).
• Work Environment: Office, school, or similar indoor environment (over 2/3 of the time).
• Noise Level: Moderate (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time).
• Lifting and Carrying: None.

Reports to: Principal