Dual Language/Bilingual Teacher Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Dual Language/Bilingual Teacher Providence Public Schools – 2.4 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $46,811 – $88,236 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish English Mid-level Education Bachelor’s degree Teaching ESL Certification Full Job Description Dual Language Spanish-Early Childhood/Elementary If interested please apply directly at: https://providenceschools.schoolspring.com/ Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional

EARLY CHILDHOOD GRADE 1 DUAL LANGUAGE SPANISH TEACHER

who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience. The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Proficiency Level within one year of hire. This position is not a traditional individual teacher posting, teachers in these positions are required to co-teach, co-plan and work cooperatively with a partner teacher to deliver quality dual language instruction.

REPORTS TO

Principal. •Contingent upon funding•

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

Early Childhood Education Teacher, PK-2 and Early Childhood Bilingual and Dual Language Education Teacher, Grades PK-2 – Spanish OR Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6 and Elementary Grades Bilingual and Dual Language Education Teacher, Grades 1-6 – Spanish ESL Certification Preferred.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning that are aligned to the goals of Bilingual/Dual Language Education. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction in English and Spanish. Establish and communicate clear language and content objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students in English and Spanish and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development in both languages to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development in both languages. Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs in the preferred language of the family. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students in Spanish and English. Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development to build knowledge of pedagogy around teaching for biliteracy, bilingualism and sociocultural competence. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards. in English and Spanish according to the program model. Perform other duties as assigned.

About Providence Public Schools:

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.