Bilingual Teacher (Grades: 5-6)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual Teacher for grades 5-6 to deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in both English and Spanish where needed.

You will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, manage a productive classroom, and collaborate with staff and families to support diverse learners in a large urban campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions with little or no supervision.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines of TEA, Board of Trustee policies, and regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing world.
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements with written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system for student evaluation within state or district guidelines.
• continually evaluate and report progress to parents as needed.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to objectives and prepare substitutes' lesson plans.
• Provide varied learning experiences using diverse media and methods to motivate students.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with staff to address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share responsibility of interpreting educational programs to the community via open house and PTA.
• Plan and coordinate work of aides and paraprofessionals when applicable.
• Participate with the principal to develop evaluation systems per district guidelines.
• Keep accurate student records and file required reports and documents.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Skills

Bilingual education

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements

Job description

Job Description - Bilingual Teacher (Grades: 5-6) (RTP20260916-013)

Job Description

Description

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required


• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles


• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations


• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior


• Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district


• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required


• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district


• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes


• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction


• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems


• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.


• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings


• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)


• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment


• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district


• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned


• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.


• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.


• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.


• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.


• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.


• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world


• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession