Bilingual Teacher

Location: Mason, MI – 100% onsite

Length: Direct Hire

Salary: 18hr-20hr

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning;
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements;
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Prepare classroom for class activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Effectively utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development;
• Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order during educational sessions;
• Participate in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings;
• Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician, foster parents, and supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level degree in a related field of study from an accredited college;
• Active certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification, or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of UC;
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a similar role;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish;
• Demonstrates ability working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to teach students English and all other basic educational topics;
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;