Dual Language Teacher; K-5

Dual Language/Bilingual Classroom Teacher

Title:

Dual Language/Bilingual Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom. Bilingual Classroom Teachers must have a Bilingual Spanish (BSPA) endorsement or a Transitional Bilingual license.

Job Summary:

The Dual Language/Bilingual Classroom Teacher shall perform all job functions and assumes all responsibility outlined in the Standard Classroom Teacher job description. The Dual Language/Bilingual Teacher ensures that limited English proficient students receive a free, appropriate public education. The Dual Language/Bilingual Teacher is an integral part of the total school program and has specific professional responsibilities in providing services to students who are not proficient in English.

Reports To:

Principal and other administrative personnel.

Supervises:
Classroom assistants, when applicable.

Terms of Employment:
Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract. Pension System: TRS

Responsibilities:

• Act as an advocate for exceptional children to guarantee a free, appropriate public education.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Involve students in establishing and maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Strive to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.
• Organize & supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
• Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction.
• Use excellent written & oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing & grooming professionally.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, & following of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for selected students assigned to the class.
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in the native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Instruction shall be closely related to and coordinated with the regular instructional program so that students meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Plan, organize and provide instruction to assist students in mastering verbal and written skills in English and Spanish, coordinated with instruction in the required English as a Second Language Program, with the goal to exit students into the regular education program.
• Provide instruction and experiences in learning the history and culture of America and the community.
• Provide instruction and experiences in learning the history and culture of the native region and/or country of the parents.
• Understand and comply with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of bilingual students.
• Recommend to the administration any program needs or changes that are required.