Teacher - 3rd Grade, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for 3rd Grade, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish) at Broad Rock Elementary in Richmond, VA. This 9.5-month, exempt position starts immediately, with duties centered on delivering Spanish-language curriculum in a 50:50 immersion model.

The teacher will plan lessons, set high expectations, maintain records, and collaborate with staff while supporting student growth in language and content areas. Salary ranges from $58,708 to $109,226 per year.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a valid Virginia professional license in Spanish or Dual Language Immersion.
• One year of educator experience preferred.
• Spanish as native/second language required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers grade-level curriculum in Spanish via a 50:50 dual language immersion model.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and aligned with district guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates progress to parents and supervisors.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons and communicates them to students.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional growth activities.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Education

Virginia professional license in Spanish or Dual Language Immersion

Elementary Education endorsement preferred

Job description

Teacher - 3rd Grade, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher – 3 rd Grade, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish)

Terms of Employment:

9.5-month (200 Day)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Location: Broad Rock Elementary

General Description:

The Dual Language Immersion teacher plans and delivers grade-level curriculum in Spanish via a two-way, 50:50 dual language immersion model.

Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools ("RPS") philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
• Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assists in designing, upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improves professional competence.
• Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports. Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings, chaperoning, counseling and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; and exercises discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate or postgraduate Virginia professional license in Spanish or Dual Language Immersion, Elementary Education endorsement preferred.
• One year of educator experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance and support for students preferred.
• Spanish as native/second languagerequired.

PAY SCALE:Teacher's salary scale

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,708 to $109,226 Per Year

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