Elementary Bilingual Teacher (Pashto/English)

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Principals and Program Director, the Pashto Bilingual Teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills in Pashto that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The Pashto Bilingual 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 integrally 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 Pashto in accordance with the language curriculum guidelines in an effort to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in the Pashto language at and above the grade-level standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.
Pashto/English proficiency is required.
Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsements. (Bilingual/ESL endorsements required)

Responsibilities

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 native-like and academic language abilities in Pashto 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 in bilingual programs.
Knowledge of Pashto Language instructions and 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 the 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 groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's 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 education-related 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 in-service activities as directed.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty.
Follows the ethics of the teaching profession and promotes the welfare of students at all times.