Dual Language Teacher

LEARN, Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for a Dual Language Teacher opening for Puentes, our Spanish/English dual language program, at our Regional Multicultural Magnet School in New London, Connecticut.

General Scope Of Responsibilities

The Dual Language Teacher will be bilingual and possess the ability to teach content in both Spanish and English. This individual will be keenly focused on prioritizing the individual learning needs of students in supporting their academic, social, and emotional development in addition to scaffolding content in both languages. The Dual Language Teacher will effectively collaborate and partner with the other members of the team in the continued growth of the program from Grades K-5 to preK-8.

Relationship within the Organization

The Dual Language Teacher is responsible to and evaluated by the Principal of the Regional Multicultural Magnet School.

Responsibilities

• Teach each student through planning and individualizing instruction to meet student needs.
• Meet professional responsibilities listed in the Connecticut Teacher Competencies.
• Plan a variety of appropriate individual and group activities in order to accommodate various learning styles.
• Use strategies conducive to native speakers and language learners of the target languages such as sheltered instruction, strategic pairing, and cooperative learning.
• Work cooperatively with staff, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Follow accepted curriculum guidelines and utilize recommended curriculum resources.
• Follow an accepted model of dual language instruction.
• Encourage students to work to the best of their abilities and to take pride in their achievements.
• Create an atmosphere conducive to the development of confidence and respect for teachers and students.
• Establish criteria for and inform students of the basis of assessment.
• Promote self-awareness, self-respect, appropriate behavior, and responsibility.
• Provide a stimulating environment in which students learn and interact.
• Assess and evaluate student learning on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain professional attitude in working with others.
• Effectively manage student behavior.
• Participate in and contribute to school programs, projects, and professional activities.
• Follow guidelines with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate pertinent information related to self, student, program, and agency.
• Serve as a peer evaluator as outlined in the Teacher Evaluation Plan.
• Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.
• Foster self-worth and independence in students.
• Supervise and monitor teacher assistants and other persons assigned to the classroom.
• Support program and agency goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification required, Connecticut Bilingual Elementary Teaching Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in both written and oral Spanish and English required.
• Experience working with elementary aged children preferred.
  
  

Qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Early Childhood and Elementary School Teaching category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.