A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
To teach appropriate grade-level content in Spanish while in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Qualifications:
State of Michigan Teacher Certification required ZG endorsement with K-8 subjects in self-contained classroom required Proficiency in oral and written Spanish required K-12 Spanish degree preferred Fluency in Spanish preferred. Achievement of a minimum of ACTFL advanced low language proficiency will be given consideration.
Essential Job Functions:
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Successfully educate students on state and district standards. Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum. Assess students' proficiency levels, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time. Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning. Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds. Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed. Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom. Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids. Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices. Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data. Consistent and reliable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
Benefits & Evaluation:
In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.
Terms of Employment:
The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.
