Teacher - Dual Language Instructor - 26-27

Job Title

Job Description

school year

Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment

Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to increase student achievement

Familiarity with state standards, ability to align instruction to curriculum standards, strong content knowledge in ELA and Math

Administer assessments to measure students' proficiency and track their progress over time

Supportive attitude for collegial atmosphere for learning and improvement

Prepare and implement lesson plan that incorporate language within content goals

Plan collaboratively with colleagues to share the responsibility for instruction, vertical curriculum alignment, and to improve instructional strategies

Attend trainings and meetings that support SIOP and Dual Language implementation

Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate

Endorsement(s) sought: K-12 NS, K-5 All & K-8 Self Contained ZG, K-12 FF Spanish

Proficiency in oral and written Spanish required

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Achievement of a minimum of ACTFL advanced low language proficiency

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.