GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40

7301 North 58th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85301

(623) 842-8100

TITLE: Dual Language Immersion Kindergarten Spanish Teacher

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and

objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district participating in the Dual

Language Immersion Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.
Valid Arizona teacher’s Certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject

matter. Meet North Central Association requirements for subject area assigned.

Possess Bilingual, ESL or SEI endorsement as required by state and/or federal regulations

or District policy and procedures.

Possess an Early Childhood endorsement as required by state and/or federal regulations or

District policy and procedures.

Minimum of 3 years previous teaching experience preferable in working with second

language learners or experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Team-teaching experience preferable

Ability to productively manage groups of students.

Accountability for student growth in all areas consistent with District developed objectives.

Evidence of a comprehensive background in child development, instructional

strategies, classroom curricular implementation, learning theory and effective school research.

SUPERVISED BY:
Received from: Principal

Given to: Students, Teacher Aides, Student

Teachers And Volunteers as

Assigned.

EVALUATION: At least annually by the Principal in accordance with the policy of the Governing

Board.

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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40

7301 North 58th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85301

(623) 842-8100

MAJOR TASKS:

Instructional


Plans and implements the District approved program of study that, as much as possible,

meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with the district curriculum.

Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals

and objectives and uses techniques and materials to integrate the teaching of language through

academic content areas.

Prepares a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences. This weekly

lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or

course outline for academic content areas and Spanish language development.

Monitors and assesses student progress and communicates the same on a regular basis to

students and their parents.

Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district

specialists as required.

Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using

clear and precise language.

Climate


Creates a classroom environment that is cognizant of the dignity of the teacher, students and

other staff.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity

and interests of students.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of

proper student behavior.

Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedures, which

are conducive to learning in a fair and just manner.

Student Relationships

Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her

potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and

other life skills.

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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40

7301 North 58th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85301

(623) 842-8100

Professional


Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and

administrative procedures.

Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a

positive, professional and ethical manner.

Opens lines of communication with students and parents on the academics and behavioral

processes of students.

Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in

attendance at school sponsored activities.

Maintains and strives to improve professional competence.
Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and

which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning

and professional assignments.

Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy

and administrative regulation.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials

and facilities.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives,

methods and in selecting materials.

Ability to share common planning, professional development, curriculum design and teaching

responsibilities with team-teacher who instructs in the other language.

Plans and supervises assignments and activities for teacher assistant or

volunteer. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Treats the public courteously.

Is alert to hazardous or dangerous conditions that could threaten the safety of students and
staff.

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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40

7301 North 58th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85301

(623) 842-8100

Personal


Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.

Conducts one’s self in a business-like and/or task oriented manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related

purposes outside the regular instructional day when such encounters are required or

requested under reasonable terms.

Good employee as well as an effective teacher.

Maintains a positive solution seeking manner in actions with others and is efficient and

effective in duties despite stressful and/or contentious situations.

Must be able to work effectively with people, individually and in groups, must be able

to provide cooperation with groups, work through disputes and develop consensus.

Must be alert, aware and focused while on duty, free from alcohol or illegal drugs during

the working day or if outside the normal working day while on duty.

Refrain from possessing or consuming alcohol or illegal drugs on district property; at

school events or while on duty.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish for Dual

Language Immersion positions as applicable.Ability to read and interpret documents such as

safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine

reports, newsletters and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students,

parents or employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and

concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.

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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40

7301 North 58th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85301

(623) 842-8100

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must

be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk AND

hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally

required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to

STOOP, bend or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently low.

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