Bilingual Teacher - Joliet, United States - Joliet Public Schools District 86
Description
POSITION:
Bilingual / ELL Education Classroom Teacher
POSITION GUIDE:
Certified Personnel
9 Months
Bargaining Unit Position
Non - Exempt
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:
- State of Illinois Professional Educator License with
b. Bilingual Endorsement and/or Educator License with Stipulations (Bilingual)
- Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, academic competence, public and community relations.
- Fluency in the language of the target population as well as in English.
- An understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity.
- The familiarity of Bilingual and ESL coursework, and curricula.
- Competent in "Best Practice" teaching methodology.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
Assistant Principal
Program Coordinator-ELL
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
RELATES TO:
District Administrators
Special Education Coordinators
Other faculty and staff
Parents
PTA, B-PAC and Community Groups
Special Note:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement the Bilingual Education program according to state guidelines in the classroom within the objectives and policy structure of the district.
- Direct and supervise the conduct of all students assigned in the classroom.
- To implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.
- Instruct students in their native language and culture as well as in English.
- Inspire and motivate students to achieve their potential in the learning of new skills and to absorb knowledge.
- Encourage each child and help them to develop a sense of worth, dignity, and purpose, with an emphasis on bilingualism and biculturalism as particular educational assets.
- Guarantee every student shall receive an equal opportunity for an education.
- Teach English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, science, health (art, music, and P.E. when applicable) to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of School Inspectors, and other appropriate learning activities.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports as needed and required.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping a student solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- To seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development opportunities.
- Requisition instructional materials and supplies as required.
- Attend all meetings as required such as faculty, bilingual department, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
- Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent-teacher conferences as required.
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.
- Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
SUPERVISORY ROLE:
Students assigned to the classroom.
Paraprofessional (if applicable)
Student Teacher
Volunteers
Hallway, lavatory, playground, bus, etc. as directed.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
- Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
- Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished
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