Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education;
- Be able to deliver instruction in Spanish or English in a K-8 setting;
- Have a thorough 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 extra-curricular 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, cultural, and linguistic sensitivity;
- Administer the ACCESS for ELLS, IAR 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 teams and work with EL teacher to develop curriculum and further the goals of the program;
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Superintendent.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:
- Professional Educator License (PEL) in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 or ELS-TBE;
- Bilingual Spanish Endorsement (BSPA);
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education;
- Fluent and literate in English and Spanish
Salary/Benefits
Terms of Employment: 180 days per the Harrison Teacher Association Agreement
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and placement will be based on Harrison Teacher Association Salary Schedule
How to Apply
Apply through Harrison SD #36 Website: https://www.hsd36.org/page/employment-opportunities
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.hsd36.org/page/employment-opportunities