Bilingual Teacher; Elementary

Bilingual Teacher (Elementary)

This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. This class also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates understanding the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
Knowledge of child development;
Knowledge of classroom management techniques;
Knowledge of instructional technologies;
Knowledge of learner outcomes;
Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
Some knowledge of community resources;
Excellent listening skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Human relations skills;
Skill in classroom management and organization;
Skill in classroom presentation;
Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
Skill in maintaining and developing reports;
Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
Ability to multi task and be flexible;
Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects;
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community;
Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community;
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students;
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required;
Provides input when necessary to student IEP's;
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of the District's curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every…