UNIDOS- Portuguese-English Dual Language Immersion Program

UNIDOS Portuguese-English Dual Language Immersion ProgramBrockton Public Schools seeks Portuguese-speaking teachers who are prepared to teach committed and passionate about a language approach to language acquisition and transforming and improving education outcomes for Public Schools is also seeking English side dual language teachers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering bilingualism biliteracy academic achievement and sociocultural competence for all are part of a two-person team in a successful 50%-50% model where students spend half of the day with their English-side teacher and part of their day with the partner language teacher in all content areas (language arts math social studies and science) and using all four domains (reading writing speaking and listening). Teachers also integrate cultural components to enhance the experience of children in learning about traditions customs and history in appropriately developmental ways for the grade are committed to supporting each team of teachers with the appropriate curriculum resources and strategy implementation for dual language programming as well as the assistance of coaching. The Brockton Public Schools and Bilingual Department continue to strive for success for all students and continue the tradition of leadership in bilingual and Responsibilities HighlightsCurrent and valid Mass. licensure (DESE) license in early childhood literacy or assessed advanced proficiency in Portuguese and/or Portuguese language teaching license (passed Mass. MTEL in Portuguese or similar) - For Portuguese side teachersWillingness to pursue DESE Bilingual Education Endorsement as required by Mass. State Law - For Portuguese Side TeachersSuccessful experience teaching young learners and experience with second language acquisition (preferred).Strong organizational skills time-management and communication a high level of cooperation to work with grade level partner and dual language in a 50%-50% model program facilitating flexible scheduling to accommodate student daily transitions and continuation of content learning between two languagesParticipate and collaborate in building-based and department staff a positive language rich multicultural learning environmentCooperate in developing materials assessments and analyzing student assessment data to inform planning developing targeted instruction and making instructional decisions as related to dual language professional development sessions to contribute to the development and sustainability of dual language programmingUnderstanding and commitment to the philosophy of dual language learning and related to dual language teaching and learning and district goals for growing dual language of Brockton Public Schools district and Dual Language Program requirements.