Dual Immersion Teacher; Bilingual Spanish and English

Job Details

Job Location:

SAN JOSE, CA 95111

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $64,446.00 - $97,299.00 Salary

Job Category:
Education

Voices Academies’ Dual Immersion Elementary Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal, teachers have the opportunity to create a learning environment and to plan an instructional program to fulfill the educational objectives of the grade level/classes assigned. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that a student receives quality instruction, makes accelerated educational progress, and reaches or exceeds their academic goals.

This role supervises associate teachers, student teachers, and parent volunteers when applicable.

• Develop lesson plans consistent with Voices best practices & guidelines, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Plan learning activities appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities, and cultural backgrounds of individual students
• Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students which inspire academic achievement and an enthusiasm for learning
• Organize classroom systems/procedures/routines and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Establish a culture of high expectations and college preparation for all students
• Teach for mastery and establish clear content and language objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate
• Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
• Challenge and accelerate ALL students, no matter at what level they enter the classroom
• Develop and evaluate independent study programs
• Implement Voices Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Monitor student's progress and evaluate the student's achievement in relation to learning objectives and revises learning objectives when necessary
• Assess students regularly, records results, examine student assessment data, and refine classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
• Track student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Administer standardized tests and other school-selected tests in accordance with the school testing program
• Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with School and Board goals and Mission, and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs

• Work collaboratively to achieve Voices' vision
• Work cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns
• Collaborate closely with other teachers, consultants, and the principal to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others’ instructional practices and share best practices
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
• Reflect, improve and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Identify unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
• Mentor and co-plan with Associate Teacher; keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals

• Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Voices mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior and teacher compact
• Participate in daily grade-level meetings and professional development
• Attend evening and weekend school programs and parent meetings as needed
• Motivate and organize parent involvement and foster strong school morale and academic achievement
• Provide students and their…