Teacher - Elementary - Dual Language Spanish / English

For the past 20 years, Jeffco Schools, Colorado, has been dedicated to offering excellent Dual Language Education Programs.  We are seeking bilingual teachers to be a part of our Dual Language team, K-12.  We have One-Way and Two-Way program models plus Spanish Language Arts and Heritage Spanish courses at the secondary level.  We offer competitive salaries.  Please apply to positions: ...

Summary:  The Dual Language Classroom Teacher is committed to instructing and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students on their pathway to becoming bilingual, biliterate and multicultural.  The teacher provides instruction in Spanish or Spanish and English, and collaborates with the grade level team to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in both languages. The teacher will create lesson plans, instruct students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and create a well-rounded, instructional environment based on the District's Dual Language Curriculum.  The Dual Language teacher collaborates with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) to ensure student achievement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Follow the district Dual Language Program model.

Collaboratively plan with grade level and vertical team members plus Instructional Coaches, ESL Teacher, Digital Teacher Librarians utilizing student data, district curriculum and instructional resources.

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities for students that are both English speaking and English language learners. 

Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.

Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.

Analyze student data to implement appropriate instructional strategies for differentiated instruction.

Participate in school and district professional development.

Participate in ongoing training sessions.

Communicate consistently and effectively with parents through both oral and written communication.

Conduct parent and community engagement activities.

Demonstrate flexible thinking and exhibit a growth mindset.

Reflect upon and refine teaching craft through participation in coaching cycle – observe, model, practice and reflect on instruction.

Observe and evaluate student performance.

Collaborate with all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, instructional coaches, administration at school and district level) to support student achievement.

Administer school, district, and state assessments.

Employ current best practices and research-based instructional strategies.

Implement Jeffco’s guaranteed and viable curriculum.

Utilize various support resources and technologies to enhance student learning.

Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.  Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.    

Manage student behavior and build culturally responsive relationships with students and families.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  Colorado Department of Education license with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse or willingness to obtain Elementary Education Highly Qualified.  Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Spanish and English.

EXPERIENCE  Understanding of or experience teaching in a Dual Language program. Experience teaching at the elementary level

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT  High level of Spanish and English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  Knowledge of language acquisition and sheltered instructional strategies.  Knowledge of curriculum and development of elementary age children.  Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing data.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract.

Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.

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For the past 20 years, Jeffco Schools, Colorado, has been dedicated to offering excellent Dual Language Education Programs.  We are seeking bilingual teachers to be a part of our Dual Language team, K-12.  We have One-Way and Two-Way program models plus Spanish Language Arts and Heritage Spanish courses at the secondary level.  We offer competitive salaries.  Please apply to positions: ...