Elementary Spanish Immersion Math and Science Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Math & Science Spanish Immersion Teacher
GRADES: K-5
STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position

Position Description:
Spanish Immersion Teachers follow a 50/50 immersion model and provide core instruction in content areas to two homeroom classes on alternating days providing instruction entirely in Spanish while their counterpart provides instruction in English.

Responsibilities:

• Spanish Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the language acquisition needs of all students.

• Working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy and Mathematics, Arriba la Lectura Reading and Writing Curriculum, Engage New York Math Program, and Next Generation Science Standards.

• Use technology to create personalized and blended learning experiences.

• Be accountable for students' academic growth and achievement.

• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.

• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment following the responsive classroom approach.

• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.

• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.

• Collaborate with others in weekly meetings including grade level team members, instructional coaches, and administration.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's academic success.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish and English.

• Preferably previous experience in Dual Language Instruction

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and/or Elementary Bilingual Education. 

• Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml.           

• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.

• World Language Praxis (Spanish)

• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.

• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.