Dual Language Teacher Science Spanish Language Arts

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Dual Language Teacher (Science & Spanish Language Arts)

LOCATION: Urbana6th Grade Center

SUPERVISOR: Building Principals Assistant Principals and Program Directors

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Principals Assistant Principals and Program Directors the Bilingual teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature able and responsible men and women. The Bilingual teacher understands bilingualism and biliteracy as intellectual academic and social foundations for a just and multicultural society. The teacher values cultural racial and linguistic diversity and uses it to benefit all students in the classroom in her/his objectives and methodology. The teacher is committed to cultivating and supporting a just and multicultural environment and collaborates well with all stakeholders (parents teachers instructional coaches etc. to ensure student achievement. The teacher provides instruction in accordance with the Bilingual program requirements to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum for secondlanguage learners of English at and above the gradelevel standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the students as they develop into bilinguals.
• Demonstrates nativelike and academic language abilities in Spanish and English across the four domains of language (listening speaking reading and writing).
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Understanding of or experience teaching of second language acquisition/learning.
• Knowledge of English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals in harmony with them; establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students regularly seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation.
• 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 fairly and justly.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and inservice activities as directed. Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty follows the teaching professions ethics and promotes students welfare at all times.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Some teachers may serve as department chairs team leaders and building curriculum coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with certification and endorsements.
• Coursework in Latina/o Studies Chicana/o Studies African American Studies or Ethnic Students DESIRED

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate

endorsements. (Bilingual/ESL endorsements required)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on a step placement which is

determined by education experience and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE: ASAP and for SY 202526

NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is an exempt position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: December 2016