What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Elementary Dual Language Teacher position at Crystal Lake Elementary District #47?
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for an Elementary Dual Language (SPANISH / ENGLISH) Teacher. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessments. Candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
- Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
- Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
- Use best practice for first and second language learners
- Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students’ needs
- Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
- Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and / or health problems
- Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
- Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
- Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
- Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
- Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
- Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
- Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
- Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district’s policies for continued university study
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
Please Include : 3 Letters of Reference and / or Credential Packet
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