Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher; FTE Con Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 23295: Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher

Our goals for the dual language program are to develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English in all students, that they all attain the WA state Seal of Biliteracy, that all students achieve grade-level academic standards in English and Spanish, and to develop sociocultural competence.

This teacher works cooperatively with a grade level teachers and specialists, other staff and administrators to develop and implement school-wide simultaneous literacy strategies through team-teaching, collaborative planning groups and best practice based on research and data analysis. The teacher and their grade level team will work closely with building staff to plan and implement professional development opportunities that are aligned with student growth models, assist with the management of formative assessments and support the implementation of district curriculum materials, bilingual unit frameworks and strategies school-wide.

Required Qualifications:

Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsement in Elementary Education

Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish (Must pass STAMP test)

Satisfactory evaluations

Qualifications Preferred:

Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.

Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.

Evidence of recent successful elementary teaching experience with culturally diverse children documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.

Evidence of recent (within last 5 years) course work in areas of reading/language arts, social skills and science.

Evidence of successful communication with school staff, parents and students.

Training and/or experience in the use of GLAD.

Training the use of the Clear Math Series.

Training in the use of Benchmark Advance and/or Adelante Reading Curriculum

Training and/or experience in the use of the Biliteracy Unit Frameworks (BUFs).

Training and experience (or willingness to attend such trainings) in simultaneous bilingual teaching (English/Spanish).

Experience working effectively with a broad range of ability levels using RTI model and expectations.

The ability to work as a team member in planning, curriculum development, grade level responsibilities, and building responsibilities.

Training and/or experience in utilizing technology as instructional tool.

Training and/or experience in administering various types of assessment tools – WIDA and STAR performance assessments using a rubric, etc.

Experience and/or training teaching writing to elementary level students.

Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Description:

Work specifically to prepare students for Building, District and State assessments.

Prepare class assignments and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

Provide an effective program of instruction in accordance with the school's bilingual unit frameworks and curricular materials by teaching each program with fidelity.

Use of Purpose, Engagement, Rigor and Results (PERR) in daily planning and instruction.

Be a "team player" by establishing and maintaining cooperative accountable professional relationships with others.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and the facilities.

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.

Attend and participate in faculty in-service, trainings and various committee meetings.

Attend and participate in one assigned school committees.

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

Establish and maintain cooperative and positive professional relationships with other members.

Encourage parent involvement, participate in parent involvement activities school holds and…