Beacon Hill Elementary - Spanish & Multilingual Learner Teacher - 0.8 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Beacon Hill Elementary, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Beacon Hill Elementary is seeking a Spanish & Multilingual Learner Teacher for a 0.8 FTE position. The classroom teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. The role involves fostering and enhancing an effective learning environment, facilitating curriculum development, establishing learning objectives, providing instruction, counseling, disciplining, supervising students to meet individual needs, and evaluating 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.
Valid first aid and CPR certification (some positions may require).
Valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license (some positions may require).

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.