Dual Language Teacher (Social Studies)

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:  Dual Language Teacher

LOCATION:  UMS

SUPERVISOR:  Building Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors, the Dual Language teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The Dual Language teacher understands bilingualism and biliteracy as intellectual, academic, and social foundations for a just and multicultural society. The teacher values cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity and uses it to benefit all students in the classroom in her/his objectives and methodology. The teacher is committed to cultivating and supporting a just and multicultural environment and collaborates well with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) to ensure student achievement.  The teacher provides instruction in accordance with the Bilingual program requirements to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum for second-language learners of English at and above the grade-level standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students as they develop into bilinguals.
• Demonstrates native-like and academic language abilities in Spanish and English across the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Understanding of or experience teaching of second language acquisition/learning.
• Knowledge of English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals in harmony with them; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom fairly and justly.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as directed. Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows the teaching profession's ethics, and promotes students' welfare at all times.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Some teachers may serve as department chairs, team leaders, and building curriculum coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.
• Coursework in Latina/o Studies, Chicana/o Studies, African American Studies or Ethnic Students DESIRED

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:   Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate

endorsements. (Bilingual/ESL endorsements required)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary is based on a step placement, which is

determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE:  8/13/24

NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.  This is an exempt position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:  December 2016