Forks Elementary Bilingual/English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

About the position

The job of Teacher - Bilingual/ELL was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing bilingual students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of a classroom teacher or resource teacher for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs bilingual students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Models English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Requirements

• Current Washington Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education Endorsement
• Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language Endorsement, REQUIRED (in addition to Elementary Education Endorsement)
• Fluently speak, read and write Spanish, preferred
• Evidence of successful experience in working as instructor or specialist, with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Strong classroom management skills
• Genuine desire to work with all students

Benefits

• Salary per Forks Education Association Payscale
• Full time position, 183 days per year, start 2022/23 School Year