What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Bilingual Teacher Pool 2025-2026 position at Aurora Charter School?
Job Summary:
At Aurora Charter School, we believe our greatest resource is the people who form our team. The Elementary Bilingual Teacher, under the supervision of the principal, is responsible for creating a dual-language (English/Spanish) classroom environment that ensures the learning and personal growth of every student, motivating students to become bilingual/biliterate leaders, developing critical thinking skills, and become environmental stewards.
Grades Levels:
4th Grade (60% English/40% Spanish)
5th Grade (Math/Science Spanish)
5th Grade (ELA/Social Studies English)
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Teachers must be committed to preserving the mission, vision, and student success profile of the school.
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Create and maintain effective environments for student learning.
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Plan instruction and design differentiated learning experiences for a range of needs and abilities utilizing MN standards.
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Use formative and summative assessments of student learning to drive instruction.
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Collect and analyze student data to improve the school-wide instructional program.
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Collaborate with instructional coaches, students, and families to support the academic and social development of students.
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Communicate and actively build a strong relationship with students and parents/guardians on a regular basis, including leading parent conferences.
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Continually support student behavior with systems for feedback, reflection, and growth, as supported by our PBIS, implemented program.
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Attend IEP and 504 meetings as required for your students.
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Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
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Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school, including curriculum nights and school events.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Bilingual (English/Spanish), possess a Native to Academic Spanish level if applicable for grade listed.
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Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation in target languages
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Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
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Able to manage student behavior in a classroom setting
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Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both targeted languages
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Able to work well with others in the school community
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Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
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Skilled in pacing and differentiating instruction
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Skilled in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
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Skilled in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
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Skilled in job-appropriate technology
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Skilled in critical thinking and planning
Education and Experience:
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A valid Minnesota teaching license in Elementary Education or the ability to obtain one. Dual Language endorsement is a plus.
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Must be proficient in Native to Academic Spanish as noted in specific grade level listing
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Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.
Physical Requirements:
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Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds.
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Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
FLSA: Exempt 25-26
Salary : $44,500 - $83,760