Dual Language Teacher, 5th Grade Math and Science

Dual Language Teacher

FLSA Classification: Exempt (Professional), salaried employee.

Work Days: 184 days (does not include holidays).

Standard Hours per Day: 7 hours per day.

Work Year: The work year for the Dual Language Teacher is set annually in a school calendar adopted by the Board of Education. Dual Language Teachers work in schools that operate on one calendar; blended school year calendar.

Salary Schedule & Benefits: The Dual Language Teacher is paid on the "Dual Language Teachers" salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the "Dual Language Teachers" benefits schedule. Starting salary $50,800 (BS)/$51,800 (MS) with 0 years of experience.

Reports To: The Dual Language Teacher reports to the building Principal and/or other building administrators.

Supervises: The Dual Language Teacher supervises the instructional assistants who may be assigned to the Dual Language Teacher's classroom for that given period of time.

The Dual Language Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting in the target language of Spanish, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials adopted by the Board of Education. The Dual Language Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Dual Language Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year.

The Dual Language Teacher uses a variety of instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Dual Language Teacher modifies instruction, re‑teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.

• Works with administrators, other Dual Language Teachers, and/or instructional teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District approved and adopted curriculum;
• Create and maintain a culturally responsive classroom environment that values and integrates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to support student learning and engagement.
• Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons, using a variety of instructional methods and techniques, to ensure that the Dual Language Teacher effectively covers the curriculum in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year;
• Possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver instruction effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Understands and implements the use of the adopted curriculum, instructional materials, and digital platforms;
• Prepares instruction, using a variety of techniques and strategies, assignments and assessments for learning;
• Adhere to the designated language allocation plan (e.g., 50/50 or 90/10 immersion model) to support bilingual instruction and student language development.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, re‑teaches and remediates student performance to ensure student progress;
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages and needs of students;
• Evaluates and consistently provides feedback to students during instruction, small group sessions and via other digital platforms;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate;
• Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom and throughout the building, and administers appropriate discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self‑esteem;
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise, seeking assistance for problems which are beyond the Dual Language Teacher's skills or expertise;
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents;
• Maintains contact with parents through parent‑Dual Language Teacher conferences, telephone, written communications, and District approved platforms;
• Encourages parental involvement through school and online/virtual activities, connecting home and school;
• Work collaboratively with partner teachers, ML specialists, and language support staff to support student learning and language…