Dual Language Math Teacher (Secondary) 2024-2025

Dual Language Math Teacher (Secondary) 2024-2025

Topeka USD 501 • www.topekapublicschools.net

Reports To: Building Administrator

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the Kansas State Department of Education certification requirements for teaching Math. Good communication- consultation- and team building skills are also important. Candidate must be proficient in Spanish.

Position Purpose:

The Dual Language Program integrates native English-speaking students with native Spanish-speaking students for academic instruction which is presented in both languages. Social and academic learning occurs in an environment that values the language and culture of all students and sets high standards to ultimately achieve academic success in Spanish and English.

Classrooms are composed of approximately 50-percent native English speakers and 50-percent native Spanish speakers. The 50/50 ratio enables all students to be language models and second language learners.

The language used for instruction is also broken down by a 50/50 ratio. Fifty-percent of classroom instruction is provided in English- and fifty-percent of classroom instruction is provided in Spanish.

Each teacher speaks only in the designated language and communicates using a range of engaging strategies to promote student understanding and language development. Children at this age are adept at acquiring language in meaningful contexts. All students are taught to read- write- listen- and speak two languages.

The dual language model creates an additive bilingual environment for both groups of students because it allows them to maintain and develop their first language while simultaneously acquiring a second language.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day: speaking- hearing- visual- reading- writing- word processing- mobility- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours and in stress-producing environments.

Performance Responsibilities: The person will participate in lesson design- formative assessment development- professional development- and overall department planning. Duties include:

• Lesson planning

• Assisting in the selection and approval of instructional materials- supplies and equipment

• Student instruction

• Maintaining accurate records

• Assisting with curriculum revision when appropriate

• Supervising students in common areas of the building

• Communicating effectively with administrators- parents- and staff

• Assisting with school events

• Supporting the mission of Topeka Public Schools

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of certified professional staff.

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

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Employer Information

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We educate all children. TPS schools have received national recognition for excellence in education, with several attaining the Kansas Standards of Excellence in reading and mathematics and many achieving remarkable double-digit gains. As the sixth largest school district in Kansas with an enrollment of about 12,000 students in elementary through high school, Topeka Public Schools is also the largest school district in Shawnee County.

Elementary schools range in size from 200 to 600 students. We have two elementary magnet schools. One is a science and fine arts magnet school and the other is a computer magnet school.

Middle school enrollments range between 400 to 600 students and our three high schools have enrollments of 800 to 1,800 students. Hope Street Academy, a charter high school, draws alternative students from across the district. A proud feature of our district is Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities for football, track, soccer, baseball, softball, and swimming.

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