Classroom Teacher / Bilingual Education

Job Description:

Dual Language Lead Interventionist

The Dual Language program at Second Hill Lane Elementary School seeks a certified teacher to support the development of foundational literacy skills and reading comprehension in Spanish and English of K-6 students. Candidate should demonstrate Spanish and English language proficiency and strong knowledge of linguistics and early literacy development in Spanish and English for emergent bilinguals. The ideal candidate possesses CT endorsements in elementary education, 902 (Bilingual Elementary Ed) with additional 102 (Remedial Reading) preferred. Candidates with only a 902 and demonstrated knowledge, skill, and proficiency in the areas described above will also be considered.

Some duties may include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties:

• Lead on instructing the literacy focus in the classroom

• Demonstrate strong content knowledge

• Adhere to a schedule of common assessments

• Schedule data analysis conversations immediately following every formative assessment

• Uniformly track and display data for all students in kindergarten through 5th grade, disaggregated by teacher, student, race, and gender

• Analyze performance data in order to provide targeted instruction based on students' individual academic and linguistic needs

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and the dual language program, reflect accommodations for learning style differences, and show written evidence of preparation as required

• Present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the dual language program, board policies, and administrative regulations

• Support academic enrichment district-wide, which may include coaching peers to build their instructional capacity

• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between teacher and learner

• Participate in district staff development consisting of teacher professional development and planning/collaboration time up to an additional two hours, one day a week

• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Other Duties:

• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English including reading, writing, and speaking

• Experience teaching in bilingual setting

• At least one year of full-time teaching experience; working with diverse student populations, preferred

• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Records maintenance skills

Required:

Elementary education 013

Bilingual Elementary Ed Certification (902)

Additional Remedial Reading 102 preferred

Reports to:

Department Head for Dual Language & ESOL

Building Principal

Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/stratfordk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching