Essential Functions:

• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their academic skills through a defined course of study to English and Spanish speaking students.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources, including technology tools, to teach all academic subjects in the self-contained immersion classroom.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of pupils and keep appropriate records.
• Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs of all pupils.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Prepares teaching materials and documentation, e.g. grades, attendance, etc., for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Advises parents or legal guardians for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives at home.
• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to student, parents, and administration, i.e., student’s progress toward standards, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community members for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Monitors student activities, e.g. classroom, grounds, etc., for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Reports incidents, e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substances abuse, etc., for the purpose of maximizing students’ personal safety and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and ensuring that the needs of the students are met.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills, i.e. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc., as required for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Assist with the planning and development of the dual immersion program beyond the 2019/20 school year (including curriculum development and community outreach).
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and student proficiency.

Teaching Credential And Other Requirements:

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• BCLAD in Spanish
• Valid California driver's license
• TB test clearance
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

Education And Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and additional certification related to students served.
• Must be an excellent language and literacy model in both English and Spanish; native or native-like proficiency in Spanish and English required.
• Experienced Dual Immersion Teacher preferred.
• Successful teaching experience at middle school level preferred.
• Proficiency in sheltered instruction:
  • Ability to successfully teach content in a second language
  • Simultaneously develop students’ language proficiency
• Have an understanding of dual immersion program and commitment to program philosophy.
• Cultural knowledge and ability to develop cross-cultural competencies.
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, awareness of education code and board policies.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines; adheres to and follows school district policies and procedures. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision.