Dual Language Spanish Teacher Kindergarten - SY2526
Dual Language Spanish Teacher Kindergarten - SY2526
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TITLE: Dual Language Elementary (Kindergarten) Spanish Teacher
LOCATION: New Stanley
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 students and 60 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
With Head Start/preschools 28 elementary schools 7 middle schools and 5 college and career academies/high schools we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56 Hispanic 24 African American 9 White and 6 Asian. To serve our students the district employs approximately 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.
JOB GOAL:
The Dual Language Elementary Spanish Teacher position instructs in Spanish to both Englishspeaking students and Spanishspeaking students. Within an integrated classroom both groups of students are presented with academic instruction which is delivered in Spanish. Social and academic learning occurs in an environment that values the languages and cultures of all students and is expected to create a duallanguage immersion classroom environment.
In partnership with a Dual Language English Teacher fiftypercent of classroom instruction is provided in English and fiftypercent of classroom instruction is provided in Spanish. Each teacher speaks only in the designated language and communicates using a range of engaging strategies to promote student understanding and language development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop plan organize and instruct students using strategies conducive to duallanguage immersion curriculum that is in support of the Kansas core curriculum content standards.
- Maintain records indicating progress of the student and assist with the evaluation and assessment of students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students prepares report cards and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports checklists and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.
- Recommend instructional materials to support the Bilingual Program.
- Summarize interpret and disseminate current developments in bilingual programs through reading professional journals participating in professional development and involvement in professional organizations.
- Provide a nurturing supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility using positive motivation clear classroom routines challenging instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION:
- Meet Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) licensure requirements for teaching Elementary.
- Have an ESOL endorsement an ESOL endorsement plan on file or be willing to obtain this endorsement within 3 years of employment.
- Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). Strong classroom management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with professional colleagues families/students and the general public.
- Ability to instruct and relate to nonEnglish speaking students from varying backgrounds and academic skill levels.
- Academic preparation or teaching experience with English Language Learners.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATION:Maintains communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports general curriculum and learning theories correspondence and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators staff parents students and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit walk stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students safety work output and wellbeing.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 Days
SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule
REPORT TO: Principal
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy
Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPSis an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring compensation terms conditions or privileges of employment because of an individuals race color religion sex/gender (to include orientation identity or expression) age disability national origin genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
For more information regardingTitleIXplease contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59thStreet
Kansas City KS 66104
Employment Type
Full-Time
