Elementary Dual Language English/Spanish Teacher POOL (26/27 School Year)

Job Status:  All Applicants

Job Title:  Elementary Teacher – Dual Language – English/Spanish - multiple grades

Location:  TBD

Reports To:  Principal

Calendar:  185 Days

Hours:  Full Time

Salary:  Placed On Certified Salary Schedule

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, And Public Employees Retirement System

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement

• Must have the ability to teach our core subject areas in both Spanish and English

• Must be bilingual in both Spanish and English

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below

• Positive public relations skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform such school-related duties as may be assigned by the principal.

2. Be knowledgeable of, and uphold, all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in the Board Policy Manual.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.

4. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students where possible.

5. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.

6. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.  Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.

7. Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

8. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and follow prescribed safety regulations.

10. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

11. Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.

12. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administrations, students, parents and colleagues.

13. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods; assist in selection of instructional equipment and materials.

14. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

15. Act ethically in all aspects of the teaching role.

16. Know and follow district policy and chain of command.

17. Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.

18. Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.

19. Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• May be required to block or redirect students.
• Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.