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Central Consolidated School District

Teacher, Bilingual (244)

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Job Details

TitleTeacher, Bilingual
Posting ID244
Description

Position: 

Teacher, Bilingual/Dual Language 

Supervisor:

Building Administration

Work Site:

Assigned school 

 

Summary:

The bilingual teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom in a safe and welcoming learning environment and teach designated material in two languages. The Dual Language teacher will be responsible for creating a dual-language immersion classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student, establishing effective rapport with students and motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future academic studies. Dual Language teachers will provide standards-based instruction in Dine/Spanish in all content areas and will provide grades for each content area utilizing the 90/10 model of instruction.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved District or State curriculum.
  • Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
  • Use current technology for instruction.
  • Hands-on (kinesthetic) instruction whenever possible.
  • Motivate and encourage students to become independent learners.
  • Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
  • Comprehend the principles of student growth, development and learning, and apply them appropriately.
  • Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
  • Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
  • Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
  • Modify assignments for special needs students.
  • Supervise educational assistants and work with a team teacher as necessary.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change.
  • Utilize data-driven instruction, PDSA
  • Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
  • Work with student participation in District programs, (science fair, knowledge bowl, etc.)
  • Provide two programs yearly that allows students to demonstrate language, culture, etc.)
  • Create weekly lesson plans that are aligned to the New Mexico State Standards and Benchmarks and Power Standards as set forth by the school district.
  • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction to actively engage students. 
  • Incorporate reading and writing strategies across the curriculum.
  • Ability to work in a goal-driven environment.
  • Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local/state/federal laws. 
  • Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
  • Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
  • Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
  • Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
  • Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position 

Minimum Qualifications:

 
  • NM 520 K-12 Native American Language and Culture License 

- OR - 

  • Valid New Mexico teaching license 
  • NM PED endorsements are encouraged 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 
  • Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history preferred

 

Physical/Job Requirements:

 

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

 

Safety and Health:

 
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
  • Completed and cleared background check
  • Pass drug test if required for position
  • Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans

 

Equipment/Material Handled:

 
  • Multimedia equipment, including current technology
  • Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities
  • Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary 

 

Work Environment:

 
  • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
  • Work interruptions
  • Flexibility
  • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
  • Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed (complete responsibilities in a timely manner)
  • After hour work may be required

 

Term of Employment:

 
  • Exempt
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationOjo Amarillo Elementary School

Applications Accepted

Start Date08/26/2024