Grade 3 Dual Language Spanish Speaking Teacher

Grade 3 Dual Language Spanish Speaking Teacher

Provide a TPE structured, individualized, educational classroom environment to meet the needs of limited English speaking students by consistently practicing differentiated instruction; and ability to implement authentic assessments such as portfolios to evaluate student achievement.

Qualifications:

• License/Certification:
  Illinois Professional Educator or Transitional Bilingual Educator License valid for Grades 1-3 with Spanish Bilingual approval or endorsement
• Education:
  
  Required
  - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and/or Bilingual Education
• Experience:
  
  Required
  - Teaching or student teaching experience;
  Preferred
  - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school and/or bilingual classroom(s).

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core Standards
• Instructs and motivates English Language Learners (ELL) to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing the English language and Spanish (as required)
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students
• Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
• Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program
• Works cooperatively with other staff members
• Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment
• Evaluates and maintains appropriate records including student attendance, student performance, knowledge, skills and grades
• Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book
• Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress
• Actively supervises students while in the classroom, hallway, and special events as required
• Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
• Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students
• Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional needs of the ELL and dual language students
• Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skill, utilizing a variety of language acquisition methods and strategies
• Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructional bilingual/ESL/dual language program
• Confers with the school principal, the Teaching and Learning Department and ELL Coordinator
• Is responsible for administering the procedures for identifying and evaluating bilingual/ESL/dual language students
• Conducts in-service workshops for staff and parents as seen appropriate to the success of the bilingual/ESL/dual language program
• Keeps parents informed on a regular basis regarding student progress, program activities, and evaluations (i.e. student progress reports, newsletters, evaluation survey)
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of both their native culture and the culture of the United States
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the English language and Spanish (as required)
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils develop the acquisition of the English language and Spanish (as required)
• Parti…