Dual Language; Spanish) Science- Paseo Academy of Fine Arts

Dual Language Middle School Science Teacher

Provides total immersion education and core language instruction.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Delivers instruction Science using the target foreign language (Spanish) to support bilingual language acquisition and academic achievement.
• Develops and implements lesson plans, course objectives, and instructional activities aligned with district curriculum, state standards, and program requirements.
• Prepares, administers, and evaluates assessments to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness.
• Assigns, reviews, and provides feedback on student work, including written assignments, projects, and oral presentations.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, safe, and productive classroom learning environment.
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum within the foreign language program.
• Provides academic and behavioral support to students and assists in addressing individual learning and adjustment needs.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic achievement, and behavioral development.
• Collaborates with the Foreign Language Resource Teacher and other instructional staff to support program goals and student achievement.
• Maintains accurate attendance, grade, and student performance records in accordance with district and school requirements.
• Demonstrates fluency in English and effectively communicates with students, families, and staff.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities to enhance instructional practices and ensure program success.
• Stays current on research-based teaching strategies, language acquisition methodologies, and best practices for dual language instruction.
• Complies with all Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) policies, procedures, and professional expectations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree (or in the case of a foreign transcript, the equivalent thereof) in Education from a 4-year college or university
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish
• Possess good skills in speaking and writing English.
• Hold a Secondary Education (6-12) Certification
  
  NOTE:
  
  Possessing a language certification is not sufficient
• Must have a good command of academic, as well as conversational language in the target language (Spanish)
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.