Teacher Grade 5/6 OWDL

Position / Title:  Dual Language- One Way Teacher
Bargaining Unit:    ETA	Department/Location: Multilingual
Calendar Days: 184	Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 06/06/2023	Supervises: N/A

 
Function / Position Summary
To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish.
• Bicultural awareness of both Spanish-speaking countries and mainstream English-speaking community.

Experience / Knowledge

• Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English skills.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
  • Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.
  • Preferable recent experience in the sought position.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position. 
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.