Teacher: Elementary Dual Language (English/Spanish)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis is hiring a Teacher for Elementary Dual Language. The role includes developing and implementing instructional plans, overseeing student activities, and fostering a positive learning environment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in education, strong bilingual skills, and experience with virtual teaching platforms. This is an exempt position with various responsibilities supporting elementary education and requires effective communication with diverse students and families.

Qualifications

Bilingual/Biliterate in target language of instruction at advanced-mid proficiency.
One year experience with virtual learning technology when assigned to Virtual Academy.
Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements instructional plans and materials.
Supervises students in various school-related settings.
Communicates with families regarding student progress.

Skills

Knowledge of current trends in instructional techniques

Ability to differentiate curriculum

Effective communication skills

Bilingual/Biliterate in target language

Ability to engage diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education

Tools

Virtual Learning Technology

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Teacher: Elementary Dual Language

In a dual language immersion model of instruction, develops and implements instructional plans and materials that meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance while developing and implementing plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices. Bilingual and biliterate in target language of instruction according to the dual language immersion model for the assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Cultivates a positive classroom and school environment so that each student will have the opportunity to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom and throughout the schoolhouse conducive to effective learning and supervises students.
Plans and provides for relevant and engaging learning experiences aligned to standards.
Demonstrates content knowledge and the ability to implement, adapt, and differentiate the AACPS curriculum. Develops, selects, and modifies long-range and short-range instructional plans and materials to meet the needs and engage all students.
Creates and maintains a collaborative and engaging learning environment for students, considering research and best practices on teaching and learning and social emotional wellness.
Prepares, administers, scores, and uses diagnostic, formative, and summative data to monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Keeps attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy/Administrative Regulation.
Communicates and confers with students, families, teachers, and school leaders regarding progress/areas of concern and parent/student/teacher conferences as necessary.
Collaborates with colleagues and administrators to build skills and knowledge of current trends, research and methodology with a lens of equity.
Participates in professional growth and development to expand knowledge of pedagogy and content knowledge in the related fields of elementary education.
Attends and participates in staff/faculty meetings; provides input regarding planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Serves on special committees.
Collaborates with school-based dual language immersion team and program stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the district's dual language immersion program.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

One (1) year general experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques.
Demonstrated content knowledge and the ability to differentiate the curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to react and adapt to change productively and positively.
Effectively demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child's education experience.
Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

Bilingual/Biliterate in target language of instruction at advanced-mid proficiency (minimum level 8) in each of four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as measured by the STAMP 4s assessment; or completion of a university degree earned in the target language of instruction. Near native required.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certificates, and enrollment as a condition of employment.