Spanish Bilingual Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Blanco (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanco Elementary School in Blanco, New Mexico is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Teacher to support students in their home language while delivering core content in English using ESL/ELD standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid New Mexico elementary teaching license with endorsements in Bilingual Education and Modern, Classical and Native Languages. You will work with staff, families, and the community to foster student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid NM elementary teaching license with Bilingual Education endorsements.
• Literate and fluent in the language being taught.
• Ability to use a laptop, email, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of content area and approved curriculum.
• Utilize varied teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Communicate with students to enhance learning and understanding.
• Apply principles of student growth, development and learning.
• Use student assessment techniques to monitor progress.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Create an atmosphere that promotes positive student involvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and community members.
• Follow board policies and administrative rules.

Skills

Bilingual Education

Fluent in home language

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New Mexico elementary teaching license with Bilingual Education endorsement

Endorsements in Modern, Classical and Native Languages

Job description

Spanish Bilingual Teacher

Blanco Elementary School, Blanco, New Mexico

Job ID: 5829584

Application Deadline: posted until filled

Starting Date: immediately

General Job Description

The Bilingual Teacher assists students in communicating and understanding their home language. They encourage practice of vocabulary learned and help students listen, speak, write, and read accurately in the home language.

Teaches a minimum of 45 minutes in the language being taught and delivers core Curriculum Content Standards in the English language, using ESL/ELD standards for students who are not proficient in English. Assists students with learning English and supports the culture of students and the community.

Work Schedule

• Contract Days: 185
• Contract Hours: 7

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid New Mexico elementary teaching license with endorsements in Bilingual Education and Modern, Classical and Native Languages
• Must be literate and fluent in the language being taught
• Must be able to use a laptop, email, and word processing

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving light furniture may be required.

Performance Responsibilities

A. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The teacher accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• The teacher appropriately utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• The teacher communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• The teacher comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and learning and applies them appropriately.
• The teacher effectively utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
• The teacher manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• The teacher recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-\u2019concept.
• The teacher demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
• The teacher works productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• The teacher follows board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

B. Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate and up-\u2019to-\u2019date information to students in a way that enhances learning and includes demonstrating effective writing skills, and use of standard English.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-\u2019workers. Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty and training meetings.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned and leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Encourage cooperation between students.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
• Select, use, and interpret evaluation data.
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Attend extra-\u2019curricular activities.
• Spend time beyond the school day grading, recording papers, planning instruction, etc.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• May supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab students.
• Develop and use community and professional resources.
• Understand and apply learning theories.
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate concern for students’ well-\u2019being and positive esteem.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-\u2019motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate.

Position Type

Full-\u2019time

Contact Information

• Kendal Hogshooter, Principal
• Blanco Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]