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Teacher - Elem. Grade 2 Dual Language Spanish (SY 22-23)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, social, emotional, behavioral, and educational skill areas.

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.

• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.

• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.

• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.

• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Additionally, teachers will:
  • become members of a professional learning community where purposeful collaboration, flexibility, innovation and shared decision making are encouraged
  • participate in all district and school-based professional development inclusive of working with internal (coaches) and external (consultants) supports
  • support and nurture the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
  • participate in building a coalition of parent, community and business partners
  • engage in all district-driven curricular and other initiatives as defined by the Providence School Department
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

BA in applicable field from accredited college or university

RIDE Requirements:
Elem. KG-6 or Elem. 1-6 or ECH PK-2
AND
Dual Language/Bilingual Spanish Certificate

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
  • In conjunction with dual language partner, creates both a classroom and a community environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
  • Becomes familiar with and upholds the principles of dual language instruction
  • Participates in district and school-based professional development activities
  • In collaboration with dual language partner, plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, investigate, and develop into bilingual and biliterate citizens
  • Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
  • In collaboration with dual language partner, adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • With dual language partner, plans instruction that systematically addresses language objectives and builds students' ability to transfer and build upon knowledge between both languages of instruction
  • Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community
  • Functions and presents as a unified team together with dual language partner when speaking on behalf of or problem solving for a student with parents, administrators, SPED teams, other colleagues, or any other stakeholder
  • Monitors and assesses student progress and discusses and analyzes assessment data with dual language partner in order to adjust student instruction accordingly
  • Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom
  • Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDSplemental Information
  • Fully-certified as described above in "RIDE requirements" or willingness to become fully certified including on an emergency basis if necessary (fully-certified strongly preferred)
  • Understanding of and willingness to work within the framework of an Aligned Instruction System as described in Providence School Board policy NSBA/NEPN: IF (available under "Policies and Regs" at http://www1.providenceschools.org/pesb/
  • You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
  • Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
  • Excellent technology skills including
    • familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools and applications in desktop, web-based, and mobile environments
    • willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community
    • willingness and ability to continuously develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

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Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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