Bilingual-Teacher, Transitional Foster Care

Catholic Charities West Michigan•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$49,674 - $58,440•Onsite

About The Position

The Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Teacher is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the appropriate instructional program in a pre-school, elementary, or secondary learning educational setting that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Provides educational services and assessments, including curriculum building that meets the Foundational Rule standards for education requirements. Must provide child-facing services on-site. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements. Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives? If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you. About Catholic Charities West Michigan Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Demonstrates ability working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to teach students English and all other basic educational topics.
Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting.
Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
Highly motivated and self-managed.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
This position requires reliable transportation.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Must show documentation proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route.
Provides child-facing services on-site.
Drives for agency business.
Must submit to agency approved background checks.
A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural difference and norms is required.
Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is required.
Valid CPR and First Aid certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience teaching English Language Learning (ELL)/English Secondary Language (ESL) is strongly preferred.
Valid certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification, or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepares classroom for class activities.
Provides a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Effectively utilizes relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program.
Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Observes and evaluates the child's academic performance, English language proficiency, behavior, social development, and physical health. Conducts educational assessments and develops individualized instructional plans based on identified educational needs.
Provides students with the appropriate feedback on work.
Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Participates in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings.
Effectively communicates the necessary information to the assigned lead case manager, clinician, and foster parents regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis.
Updates all necessary records accurately and completely in alignment with contractual requirements.
Supervises children during field trips and in the classroom.
Immediately reports safety concerns, suspected abuse, neglect, trafficking indicators, self-harm concerns, or other mandatory reporting issues in accordance with contractual and applicable federal and state requirements.
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
Provides a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Attends internal and external trainings and applies newly gained knowledge on the job.
May be required or asked to participate in agency sponsored donor engagement events.
Drives for Agency business by assisting with offsite field trips as needed.
Performs other special assignments at the supervisor’s request.