DLI/Advanced Spanish Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary: The teacher will team with an English-speaking teacher, who will teach in English, to provide instruction for two classes of students. This is a school level position with the principal as supervisor. The teacher, though, will be expected to collaborate with district personnel on the program.

Essential Functions:

Fully commits to moving the district mission forward

Participates in professional development and instructional coaching

Collaborates with English partner teacher and commit to Professional Learning Collaboration team

Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable procedures and rules of behavior in the classroom and maintains order in a fair and just manner.

Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

Assesses student learning and prepare data as needed

Develops lesson plans for second language learners

Utilizes dual immersion guidelines, strategies, and curriculum maps

Accommodates visitors to the classroom

Meets with parents from both classes for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual

Qualifications:

Candidates have to complete OPI language test in target language and score Advanced Mid

Required Master's Degree

English proficiency

ESL endorsement preferred

World Language Endorsement preferred

Previous teaching experience preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools

Length of Contract: 185 days

Position Type: Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an elementary teacher.