23378: Dual Language 6th Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our goals for the dual language program are to develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English in all students, that they all attain the WA state Seal of Biliteracy, that all students achieve grade-level academic standards in English and Spanish, and to develop sociocultural competence.

Requirements

Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsments in Elementary Education or K-8 Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish (Must pass STAMP)
Satisfactory evaluations
Punctual and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
Evidence of recent successful elementary teaching experience with culturally diverse children documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
Evidence of recent (within last 5 years) course work in areas of reading/language arts, social skills and science.
Evidence of successful communication with school staff, parents and students.
Training and/or experience in the use of GLAD.
Training and/or experience in the use of biliteracy strategies
Training and experience (or willingness to attend such trainings) in biliteracy teaching (English/Spanish).
Experience working effectively with a broad range of ability levels using RTI model and expectations.
The ability to work as a team member in planning, curriculum development, grade level responsibilities, and building responsibilities.
Training and/or experience in utilizing technology as instructional tool.
Training and/or experience in administering various types of assessment tools – WIDA & Star performance assessments using a rubric, etc.
Experience and/or training teaching writing to elementary level students.

Responsibilities

Work specifically to prepare students for Building, District and State assessments.
Prepare class assignments and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Provide an effective program of instruction in accordance with the school’s language and content allocation, grade level standards and supporting and instructional materials.
Use of Purpose, Engagement, Rigor and Results (PERR) in daily planning and instruction.
Be a “team player” by establishing and maintaining cooperative accountable professional relationships with others.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and the facilities.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.
Attend and participate in faculty in-service, trainings and various committee meetings.
Attend and participate in one assigned Eastgate committee.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
Establish and maintain cooperative and positive professional relationships with other members.
Encourage parent involvement, participate in parent involvement activities Eastgate holds and maintain good relationships with parents.
Explore and implement different curriculum and teaching strategies as identified through building/grade level adoption process.
Value a multicultural school population; work well with students and parents of different cultures.
Support district and building goals by participating in planning, training, implementing and evaluating effectiveness of programs, grants and curriculum and teaching methodologies that school participates in. (Curriculum Adoptions, biliteracy training, GLAD, etc).
Assess students in reading, math, and writing as directed by the district and school assessment plans.
Provide specific reading remediation as determined by assessment tools.
Be flexible in schedule changes to accommodate other staff and community faculty usage.
Take responsibility for maintaining good classroom management.
Work collaboratively with paraeducators and other teachers to devise appropriate instruction for all students.
Other duties as assigned.