Dual Language Teacher

4 weeks ago


Lakewood, United States Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado Full time

Jeffco Public Schools is seeking 3 Dual Language teachers at two of our elementary schools in Lakewood. Eiber and Lumberg Elementary are two small neighborhood elementary schools. These schools are the proud home of diverse community of learners. Approximately 37% of our students are English Language Learners and they are privileged to be one of six elementary schools with a Spanish Dual Language program. Their Title I resources afford them the opportunity to provide additional learning resources for our students in the area of literacy and math. Through collaboration and our strong PLCs, they demonstrate our commitment to continuous improvement of both the teaching and learning experience; striving to meet the individual needs of each student.


SUMMARY The One-Way Dual Language Classroom Teacher is committed to instructing and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students on their pathway to becoming bilingual, bi-literate, and multicultural. The teacher will provide instruction in English and Spanish following the language allocation model provide by the district to deliver a cohesive curriculum in both languages. The teacher will create lesson plans and instruct students in all content areas - science, social studies, reading, writing, and math based on the state standards and grade-level expectations using district curriculum and resources.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Teach according the language allocation model following the district's one-way dual language model.


Collaboratively plan with grade level and vertical team members as well as Instructional Coaches, ESL Teachers or Resource Teachers, and Digital Teacher Librarians utilizing student data, Colorado Academic Standards, and district curriculum and instructional resources.


Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities for multilingual learners.


Create a warm, welcoming, and positive educational climate for students.


Analyze student data to implement appropriate instructional strategies for differentiated instruction to ensure student access to grade-level instruction.


Participate in school and district professional development.


Communicate consistently and effectively with parents through both oral and written communication in the parent's preferred language.


Demonstrate flexible thinking and exhibit a growth mindset.


Reflect upon and refine teaching craft through participation in coaching cycles.


Collaborate with all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, instructional coaches, administration at school and district level) to support student achievement.


Administer school, district, and state assessments.


Implement current best practices and research-based instructional strategies.


Integrate state standards, content, and language objectives and success criteria into lesson plans.


Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide feedback to students to reach expectations.


Manage student behavior with culturally responsive and appropriate strategies while building positive relationships with students and families.


Other duties as assigned.


EXPERIENCE Understanding of, or experience teaching in a dual language program (preferably one-way/developmental bilingual) at the elementary level. Knowledge of curriculum and development of elementary age children. Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing data. Previous experience teaching multilingual learners with appropriate scaffolds for differentiated instruction.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING Qualifying teacher education program or B.A. in Elementary Education. CLDE or LDE endorsement preferred or must be willing to obtain. Science of reading professional learning hours for K-3 must be obtained within a year of hire.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado Teaching License. Must meet elementary content qualifications, which could include the elementary license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the District. Must demonstrate high levels of literacy and oral language proficiency in both Spanish and English.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of curriculum and development of elementary age children. Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing data. Understanding of ELD and sheltered instruction strategies preferred.



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