Bilingual Math Middle School Educator; SY

The job of Two-Way Immersion Bilingual Educator is done for the purpose/s of providing instruction in Spanish to native English and native Spanish students by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This job reports to the Building Principal.

This position is for the  school year.

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials in both English and Spanish (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Provides instruction in both English and Spanish for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree preferred

• Professional Educators License (PEL)
• Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
  
  Required:
  • Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish
  • Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE)
• Math Endorsement Preferred
• ESL Endorsement Preferred

• Job related experience is required.
• High levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing).
• Expertise in using best instructional practices, such as standards-based teaching, instructional assessment, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Integrating multi-cultural concepts across the curriculum.
• Skilled in teaching diverse students.

Minimum starting salary with Bachelors degree: $56,920 (includes District paid TRS pension) — pro-rated to start date.

Minimum Starting Salary With Masters Degree: $62,042 (includes District paid TRS pension) — pro-rated to start date.

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tax Deferred Annuities
• 12 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program

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Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.