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Position:
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Teacher, Bilingual/Dual Language
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Supervisor:
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Building Administration
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Work Site:
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Assigned school
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Summary:
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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.
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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
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Minimum Qualifications:
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- NM 520 K-12 Native American Language and Culture License
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- Valid New Mexico teaching license
- NM PED endorsements are encouraged
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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- Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history preferred
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Physical/Job Requirements:
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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.
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Safety and Health:
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- 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
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Equipment/Material Handled:
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- Multimedia equipment, including current technology
- Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities
- Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
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Work Environment:
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- 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
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