Teacher - MultiLingual Education (Elementary)

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

About The Position

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application. GENERAL SUMMARY The MLE teacher will create an environment that fosters English language acquisition, enhances academic progress, and builds students' self-esteem. Using the district's articulated curriculum for MLE students, the teacher will provide positive learning experiences for all culturally and linguistically diverse students, including providing each student with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. The teacher can establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The teacher will document student progress, set appropriate learning goals, lesson plans, plan activities and outcomes, address specific educational needs of MLE students, provide feedback to student's parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will maintain files with required paperwork for each student within the program that document state/federal program requirements. The MLE teacher will provide services as assigned, including initial assessments, placement, and evaluation of program eligible students. The teacher will support other classroom teachers with knowledge, materials, and appropriate instructional strategies to use with their MLE students. The teacher will provide opportunities for MLE parents to become involved in district/school events and advocate for multilingual learners and their parents. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
ELL or Bilingual Ed endorsement.
Must meet job specific highly qualified standards.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, techniques, and methodology to assist MLE students to meet state graduation requirements.
Knowledge of current state/district assessments and graduation requirements.
Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula using research based MLE methodology.
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
Skill in classroom management, student discipline, and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Skills in organizational techniques.
Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Ability to accept extracurricular activities, including summer school.
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.
Completed Bethel employment application/background check.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years previous elementary classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with teachers to fully integrate language development strategies, scaffolds, differentiated instruction, and WIDA framework in all aspects of classroom practice.
Use sheltered instruction strategies to scaffold and differentiate instruction with the purpose of giving all MLE students at all levels of language proficiency access to core instruction.
Disaggregates WIDA results and applies additional formative assessments to accurately determine and implement appropriate language development strategies for increasing MLE learners' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within core instruction.
Monitors students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessment tools for the qualification and exiting of all MLE students.
Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive learning environment.
Communicates positively and regularly with parent and/or legal guardians including areas of growth, student progress, and teacher expectations developing a meaningful collaboration between home and school.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, and governmental and community service agencies.
Collaborates with instructional assistants and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective school program.
Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law.
Demonstrates experience and sensitivity that affirms individuality and diversity.
Attends and 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 including, but not limited to, on-going professional staff development, Learning Improvement Days, and Core Training.
Educates special needs eligible students within the program and participates in multidisciplinary teams when appropriate.
Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adheres to the educational code of ethics and district/school policies.
Organizes and supports state-required testing.
Advocate for MLE parents in accessing the district's schools and programs.
Assist in establishing a welcome school community for MLE families.
Provide staff development opportunities for district staff concerning MLE students and effective teaching methods.