Dual Language Teachers

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood (B-2) Certification required;
• New York State Elementary Certification required;
• Bilingual Spanish Certification/Extension required
• Have excellent bilingual skills for communication, speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish;
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators and the community.

DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting commitment to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Under the direction of the school principal, the dual language teacher will provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Dual Language Teacher include, but are not exclusively limited to, the following:

• Serving as a member of a team implementing a transitional bilingual program;
• Participating in professional development;
• Collaborating with other grade level/subject level teachers;
• Planning, preparing and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
• Developing lesson plans;
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Providing a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Identifying and utilizing different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;
• Instructing and monitoring students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Maintaining a log of parent outreach and ensuring that you get to know your students and their families;
• Using relevant technology to support instruction;
• Observing and evaluating student performance and development;
• Assigning and grading class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate;
• Providing appropriate feedback on student work;
• Monitoring and encouraging individual student progress and development;
• Updating records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies;
• Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures;
• Participating in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;
• Staying current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district;
• Fostering and maintaining effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
• Performing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:
According to the PPSTA contract, $57,284 - $88,824

FINAL DATE TO FILE:
Open until filled

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 934*