Bilingual Elementary Teacher Fellow - Austin
1 day ago
Job description
Employment OpportunityJob Title:
Bilingual Teacher Fellow
Job-Type:
Full-time
Contract Days:
days
Reports to:
Campus Principal
Website:
Salary:
$37,080.00
ABOUT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS:
Wayside Schools is an open-enrollment, tuition-free Pre-K3-12 th grade public charter school network that provides over 2,200 scholars across its four South Austin campuses with a rigorous International Baccalaureate education.
Since 2012, Wayside Schools has striven to empower historically underserved scholars, providing them with the instructional experiences, academics skills, intellectual habits and social and emotional competencies needed to become graduates from four-year colleges and universities, providing them with the access and opportunities they need to narrate their own futures and positively impact and empower the families and communities to which they belongJob Goal:
Teacher Fellows are given the opportunity to develop their skills in planning and delivering instruction while being supported by the instructional expertise of the Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL).
This position is an entry-level instructional position. Under the leadership of the MCL, the Teacher Fellow will provide a second tier of support to scholars.Teacher Fellows co-plan instruction, deliver small-group instruction and manage the classroom environment alongside and in the absence of the MCL.
Teacher Fellows also prepare instructional materials as needed. Coaching is provided to the Teacher Fellow through campus leadership, instructional coaches, the MCL, and professional development.The coaching and experience gained through serving as a Teacher Fellow can lay a foundation for success as a classroom teacher.
Candidates are responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to the educational, social, and physical development of students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society.
Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to meet the social and academic needs of scholars.Qualifications:
Paraprofessional Certificate from appropriate agency (required)
Associate's Degree (preferred)
Working towards a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college (preferred
Bilingual (Spanish, required)
Skill Requirements:
Self-starter
Organized
Manages time effectively
Able to multi-task
Collaborative
Team player
Ability to work with individuals and small groups of children.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
Ability to prepare and maintain required program records.
Ability to assist supervising instructional staff in the preparation and/or organization of materials.
Meet all State and Federal requirements for the position, regarding staff qualifications.
Performance Responsibilities:
Prepares instructional materials for multiple classrooms under the direction of the Multi-Classroom Leader
Provides instructional support to scholars while the Multi-Classroom Leader provides Tier 1 instruction
Delivers Tier 2 instruction under the supervision of the Multi-Classroom Leader
Provides scholar academic performance data to MCL
Independently manages the learning environment both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities.)
Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using such methods as oral presentation, demonstration, discussions, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, project- and problem-based learning, and research.
Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs.)Evaluate student performance.
Maintain records and document student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports.)
Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings.
Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers.
Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities.)Maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
Articulate the district's mission and goals to the community and solicit its' support in realizing the school's mission.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Performing other duties as assigned or required by the program.
Physical Effort and Work Environment:
Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment.
Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling).
Special Education staff may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling.
Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 – 40 lbs.).
Lifting of students to help with dressing or toileting as needed.Physically able to supervise scholars during field trips.
Candidate should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day.
This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids.Regular attendance is required for this position.
Benefits:
Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)
Sustainability Fridays
Free Pre-K for Staff Children
Professional Development and Coaching
403(b) plan
Texas Retirement System Plan
Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications
Additional Information:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration).
All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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