Dual Language Spanish Kindergarten Teacher at Manchester Park Elementary

Olathe Public Schools•Lenexa, KS

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is expected to create a dual-language immersion classroom environment. This position is required to provide standards-based instruction in Spanish to predominately non-native Spanish speaking students in the areas of math, social studies, science and Spanish language arts with another teacher providing instruction in English in the content of English language arts.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. in education
Kansas teaching license with elementary endorsement.
Proven experience with understanding students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them.
Proven ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families.
Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish with a high degree of cultural competency.
Possess familiarity with second language acquisition pedagogy.
Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability background
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers and staff
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
Highly collaborative team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
Background Check Clearance
On Site/ In Person Work is Required

Nice To Haves

One year experience with teaching kindergarten or other elementary grade levels
Experience working in a school that utilizes a dual-language immersion model
Endorsement or certification involving the process of language acquisition such as dual language education, bilingual education, immersion education or ESOL

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating a dual-language immersion (Spanish) classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student.
Establish effective rapport with students.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future learning.
Establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
Weekly collaboration with English-speaking partner immersion teacher.
Instruct students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs.
Responsible for differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs.
Responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning.
Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.