Elementary Spanish Dual Language​/Immersion Teacher; S Locatons

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for Spanish language instruction in all elementary subjects for a majority of the instructional day.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at-risk or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans.
• Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of students and to the nature of their learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training and continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
• Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance and evaluation and encouragement of student achievement.
• Establish classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
• Collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

Positions in this class typically require

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish language required

• Elementary teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience in Dual Language program preferred

(Positions in this class typically require):

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.

• Designated World Language. Upon employment individuals without the corresponding Designated World Language Endorsement will be required to complete the endorsement.

Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving, use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

(position requirements at entry)

• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with computers to develop students’ technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
• Ability to work in a collective or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Abil…