Teacher - K-6, Dual Immersion

Lemon Grove School District•Lemon Grove, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the site Principal, this role provides an advanced, academically enriched, dual immersion instructional program for pupils in grades K through 6 or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as assigned. The position involves teaching a variety of subjects within a dual immersion framework, focusing on developing oral language proficiency and bi-literacy in Spanish and English.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
Demonstrates prior success providing a variety of instructional strategies for students.
Fluency in Spanish reading, writing and speaking.
Understanding of Spanish history and culture.
Knowledge of early childhood education.
Multi-Subject with BCLAD Spanish and/or Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish
Must be NCLB compliant
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching intermediate grades is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides culturally embedded, student-centered Spanish language experiences to pupils in grades K-6 to facilitate their development of oral language proficiency and bi-literacy in a vertically articulated, English-free environment.
Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives.
Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law.
Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Assists with planning and development of the dual immersion program including curriculum development and community outreach.
Collaborates with colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
Involves parents and community members in student learning.
Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Provides and maintains a functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
Plans and coordinates the work of classroom assistants and volunteers when applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.