Elementary Bilingual Teacher

About the Employer

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the school principal, this position facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

Develops and Administers School Curriculum

Promotes a safe and conducive learning environment for individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including those with special needs.

Instructional Delivery

Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.

Record-Keeping and Reporting

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Communication and Parental Involvement

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Supervision and Administration

Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including those involving school transportation. Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Teaching Methods and Educational Pedagogy

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.

Curriculum and Concepts

Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

Data Analysis and Policy

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.

Federal and State Laws

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Computer Network Systems and Software Applications

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Organizational and Communication Skills

Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Certification/License

Texas certification as an elementary teacher and Texas certification in bilingual education.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in elementary education or a related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status

Exempt