Denny Int'l Middle - Multilingual and Humanities Spanish Immersion Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Denny International Middle School, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates for this position must hold a Washington teaching certificate endorsed in ELL and also in the areas of English Language Arts and History/Social Studies, or Elementary Education. The preferred candidate for this position would be a native/heritage Spanish speaker. A classroom teacher performs, under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms
Implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students
Teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques
Knowledge of rules and procedures for student safety
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population
Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible
Ability to organize activities
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment
Ability to provide instruction and demonstrate techniques
Ability to use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
Ability to direct assistants
Ability to administer first aid and CPR (in some positions)
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with English as a Second language Endorsement
Some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification
Some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license

Nice To Haves

Native/heritage Spanish speaker

Responsibilities

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.