Spanish Dual Language Teacher Social StudiesMultilingual Support
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Urbana School District #116
TITLE:Spanish Dual Language Teacher (Social Studies/Multilingual Support)
LOCATION:Urbana High School
SUPERVISOR: Building Principals Assistant Principals and Program Directors
JOB SUMMARY: Under 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 adults. The Dual Language 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 the benefit of all students in the classroom in her/his objectives and methodology . The teacher is committed to the cultivation and support of 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 Multilingual program requirements to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in the science classroom.
This position will be a 1.0 fulltime position. 0.6 will be assigned to Dual Language Social Studies and 0.4 will be assigned to multilingualstudent support in different subject areas.
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 developing 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 achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals; 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 group involved.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis 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 in a fair and just manner.
- Makes provision for being available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so 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 relationship with students and faculty follows ethics of the teaching profession and promotes the welfare of students 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 content endorsements.
- Coursework in Latina/o Studies Chicana/o Studies African American Studies or Ethnic Students DESIRED
- 23 years teaching experience at this level except in the case of a new college graduate prefered.
LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate
endorsements. (Bilingual/ESL endorsements required)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends differentials extra duty pay etc. during the regular school year and in the summer.
- This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
- This is an exempt position.
- Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
START DATE:School Year
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: April2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
