Spanish Language Teacher

General Job Description

The Bilingual Teacher assists students to communicate and understand their home language. They encourage students to practice vocabularies they’ve learned and assist them in accurately listening, speaking, writing, and reading the home language. The teacher teaches a minimum of 45 minutes in the language being taught and also delivers the core curriculum content standards in English, using ESL/ELD standards for students who are not proficient in English.

They support students in learning English and understand the culture of the students and community.

Contract Days: 187
Contract

Hours:

7.5

• Valid New Mexico elementary teaching license with endorsements in Bilingual Education and Modern, Classical and Native Languages.
• Must be literate and fluent in the language being taught.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving light furniture may be required.

• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Appropriately utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Comprehend the principles of student growth, development, and learning and apply them appropriately.
• Effectively utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe, healthy environment.
• Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to positive student involvement and self‑concept.
• Demonstrate willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
• Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

• Communicate accurate and up‑to‑date information to students, demonstrating effective writing skills and use of standard English.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co‑workers; create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district; report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty and training meetings.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned and leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Encourage cooperation between students.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
• Select, use, and interpret evaluation data.
• Be available to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Attend extra‑curricular activities.
• Spend time beyond the school day grading, recording papers, planning instruction, etc.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• May supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high‑school vocational lab students.
• Develop and use community and professional resources.
• Understand and apply learning theories.
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate concern for students’ well‑being and positive esteem.

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self‑motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After‑hour work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate.

Full‑Time