SY25-26 Elementary - Dual Language Teacher
SY25-26 Elementary - Dual Language Teacher
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POSITION TITLE:
Dual Language Education Elementary Teacher
REPORTS TO:
School Administration and/or Dual Language Coordinator
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide educational direction for the Dual Language Education students within the Western Heights School District boundaries. Responsible for planning preparation and instruction of all required CCSS NGSS WIDA SLD (Spanish Language Development) standards and district benchmarks in both English and Spanish. Create a quality learning environment for all students utilizing the CCSS NGSS the WIDA SLD Standards and Benchmarks of the school district and represent the professional responsibilities and values of the community and the educational system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification: Oklahoma Teachers Certification Elementary Education Early Childhood K12 or similar depending of the grade level desired and/or the opening at that moment of the posting or able to be certifiable to teach in Oklahoma
- Bilingual Education (Preferred)
- English as a Second Language
- Education:
- Required Bachelors Degree in Education
- Preferred Masters Degree Program in Education or Similar
- Experience:
- Required Experience in elementary education.
- Preferred Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish (Proficiency in Listening Speaking Reading and Writing in both Languages).
- Preferred Experience in DLI or Bilingual Education.
- Preferred Candidates must have knowledge or experience in multicultural settings as well as familiarity with the Latino community.
- Preferred Native or Native like Spanish Speaker for lower levels.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates the ability to speak read and write fluent academic Spanish and English.
- Demonstrates an understanding of first and second language acquisition in the classroom and their implications within the learning environment.
- Demonstrates an understanding knowledge of and skills in teaching for Biliteracy and the development and implementation of Biliteracy units across the curriculum in the classroom.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and skills in goal setting and objectives based on grade level CCSS NGSS WIDA SLD (Spanish Language Development) standards district benchmarks and assessment in both English and Spanish along with student development.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and skills in using a variety of instructional methods including Total Physical Response (TPR) Adaptive Readers Theatre (ART) and Language Experience Approach (LEA). Be able to utilize effective questioning techniques and foster discussion. Be able to motivate and challenge all students through integrated instruction and differentiation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and skills in organizing physical space and establishing a focused learning environment based on respect and rapport while managing student behavior.
- Be able to communicate clearly accurately and in a professional manner with students students families and colleagues in both Languages.
- Values the importance of continued professional development interdisciplinary teaming and collaboration with and between colleagues families and the community.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and skills in the use of technology in planning instructions and professional purposes.
- Be able to communicate the purpose and the philosophy of the Dual Language Education Program to parents building staff and the public at large.
- Be able to administer various standardized achievement tests in both languages necessary to establish a profile of each students needs.
- Has an innate desire to help each child become proficient in the development of their educational
skills.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete other duties as assigned by administration.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Educational pedagogy as appropriate to both general education and alternative education; ability to conduct and understand researchbased best practices; working knowledge of instructional technology (computers email district programs etc.; ability to analyze and interpret data; good communication skills including oral written and listening skills in both languages; knowledge of standards and benchmarks.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: High level of conscientiousness; ability to organize or schedule students and tasks; ability to develop realistic action plans; a welldeveloped sense of ethics and integrity; openness/ willingness to consider new ideas imaginative and creative; demonstrate leadership and teambuilding skills; selfreliant; ability to handle periodic high levels of stress; ability to communicate effectively in both languages with students site and district staff and the public; ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Motivating parents as much as possible.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Portfolio with supporting documents of required knowledge and skills. Official transcripts reflecting degree(s) and certification(s). Credential file and three letters of reference; any additional specific position requirements may apply.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Administration/Teacher Agreement
SALARY RANGE: Pursuant to Teacher Salary Schedule Agreement
EVALUATION: Administration
Employment Type
Full-Time
