• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Teaching Certification NOT Required at this time

Position Description

This position is for teacher that loves small groups. At our school this position operates much like a Reading Specialist with an emphasis in working on academic language acquisition and reading comprehension. If are an aspiring reading specialist, this could be a great fit. As a team of interventionis, we look at data and work with students needing extra support. We highly prefer a teacher who is bilingual and has experience administering WIDA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide evaluation and testing for non-English speaking and limited proficiency students.
• Support general education teachers in providing instruction to ELL student appropriate to his/her level as determined by informal and formal assessments.
• Maintain records for each student’s individual and academic instructional program.
• Facilitate frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; other meetings/events; and administrative support for interpreting, translations, etc.
• Provide referral to existing guidance and counseling as well as other support resources within the district where appropriate.
• Provide assessment for newly arriving non-English speaking students.
• Confer with classroom teachers regarding each student’s program.
• Participate in in-service and teacher training provided by our school and district.
• Meet with program director or ESL supervisor at regular intervals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds and lives of young children. You will create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. This position is for either a 1st or 2nd Grade teacher at Spero Elementary. The teacher hired for this position will fill one of these roles based on best fit for these incredible teams.

Duties:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
- Provide a variety of learning experiences that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Use effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to parents/guardians
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessments
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding their child's development and progress
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)
- State teaching certification or licensure (required)
- Experience working with young children in an educational setting (preferred)
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment
- Patience, compassion, and empathy for young learners
- Proficiency in math concepts for early childhood education
- Familiarity with child welfare and early intervention programs

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and personal days
- Professional development opportunities for career growth

Please submit your resume or apply on our district site: https://santafesouth.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=525

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73129: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person