Spanish Bilingual Teacher

Job Summary

Required 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
• •Must be able to use email
• •Must be able to use word processing
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be able to sit
• •Must be able to stand
• •Must be able to squat
• •Must be able to kneel
• •Must be able to move light furniture
• •Must be able to work within various degrees of noise
• •Must be able to work within various degrees of temperature
• •Must be able to work within various degrees of air quality
• •Must be self-motivated
• •Must be able to complete job assignments without direct supervision
• •After hour work may be required

Desired Qualifications

• •Must be able to reach
• •Must be able to carry
• •Must be able to flexibly work
• •Must be able to be patient
• •Must be able to work outside the school day, if needed
• •Must be able to attend extra-curricular activities
• •Must be able to spend time beyond the school day grading, recording papers, planning instruction
• •Must be able to make site or home visits when needed and appropriate
• •Must be able to act as a good role model within the context of the school
• •Must be able to supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab students
• •Must be able to develop and use community and professional resources
• •Must be able to understand and apply learning theories
• •Must be able to accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor
• •Must be able to demonstrate concern for student's well-being and positive esteem
• •Must be able to use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• •Must be able to demonstrate public relations skills
• •Must be able to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students
• •Must be able to use current technology for instruction and management purposes
• •Must be able to use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs
• •Must be able to select, use, and interpret evaluation data
• •Must be able to communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students
• •Must be able to demonstrate effective writing skills
• •Must be able to use standard English
• •Must be able to manage time appropriately
• •Must be able to cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers
• •Must be able to create a positive atmosphere
• •Must be able to arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning
• •Must be able to prepare for instruction
• •Must be able to show written evidence of preparation
• •Must be able to take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• •Must be able to maintain accurate and complete records
• •Must be able to report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• •Must be able to attend and participate in faculty and training meetings
• •Must be able to complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• •Must be able to leave adequate preparations for a substitute
• •Must be able to develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies
• •Must be able to maintain high expectations for student behavior
• •Must be able to encourage cooperation between students
• •Must be able to maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks
• •Must be able to use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal
• •Must be able to recognize student diversity
• •Must be able to create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept
• •Must be able to demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate
• •Must be able to work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members
• •Must be able to follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations
• •Must be able to accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum
• •Must be able to appropriately utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught
• •Must be able to communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding
• •Must be able to comprehend the principles of student growth, development, and learning and apply them appropriately
• •Must be able to effectively utilize student assessment techniques and procedures
• •Must be able to manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and health environment
• •Must be able to assist students with learning English
• •Must be able to understand the culture of the students/community
• •Must be able to teach a minimal of 45 minutes in the language that is being taught
• •Must be able to teach the core Curriculum Content Standards in the English language, using ESL/ELD standards for students who do not demonstrate proficiency in English
• •Must be able to encourage students to practice vocabularies they've learned
• •Must be able to assist them in accurately listening, speaking, writing and reading the home language
• •Must be able to assist students to communicate and understand their home language