Spanish Dual Language Teacher (Social Studies/Multilingual Support)

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

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About The Position

Urbana School District #116 TITLE: Spanish Dual Language Teacher (Social Studies/Multilingual Support) LOCATION: Urbana High School SUPERVISOR: Building Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Principals, Assistant Principals and Program Directors the Bilingual teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults. The Dual Language 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 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 accordance with the Multilingual program requirements to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in the science classroom. This position will be a 1.0 full-time position. 0.6 will be assigned to Dual Language Social Studies and 0.4 will be assigned to multilingual student support in different subject areas.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Latina/o Studies, Chicana/o Studies, African American Studies or Ethnic Students DESIRED
2-3 years teaching experience at this level except in the case of a new college graduate prefered.

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 Spanish 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 of second language acquisition/learning.
Knowledge of 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 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 group 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 relationship with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession and promotes the welfare of students at all times.