Dual Language (Spanish) Science

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Kansas City Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5895802

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

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KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description Job Title:

Dual Language Middle School Science Teacher Job Title Code:

1390

Salary Grade:

T01

• T06 (see Teacher Salary Schedule)

Department:

Curriculum & Instruction Reports To:

Building Principal FLSA Status:

Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB

: Provides total immersion education and core language instruction.

What You'll Be Doing:

(Responsibilities) Instruction & Student Learning Delivers instruction Science using the target foreign language (Spanish) to support bilingual language acquisition and academic achievement. Develops and implements lesson plans, course objectives, and instructional activities aligned with district curriculum, state standards, and program requirements. Prepares, administers, and evaluates assessments to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness. Assigns, reviews, and provides feedback on student work, including written assignments, projects, and oral presentations. Establishes and maintains a positive, safe, and productive classroom learning environment. Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum within the foreign language program. Provides academic and behavioral support to students and assists in addressing individual learning and adjustment needs. Communication & Collaboration Communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic achievement, and behavioral development. Collaborates with the Foreign Language Resource Teacher and other instructional staff to support program goals and student achievement. Maintains accurate attendance, grade, and student performance records in accordance with district and school requirements. Demonstrates fluency in English and effectively communicates with students, families, and staff. Professional Responsibilities Participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities to enhance instructional practices and ensure program success. Stays current on research-based teaching strategies, language acquisition methodologies, and best practices for dual language instruction. Complies with all Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) policies, procedures, and professional expectations. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None To Be Successful at

This Job, You'll Need:

(Qualifications) Bachelor's degree (or in the case of a foreign transcript, the equivalent thereof) in Education from a 4-year college or university Native or near native fluency in Spanish Possess good skills in speaking and writing English. Hold a Secondary Education (6-12)

Certification NOTE:

Possessing a language certification is not sufficient Must have a good command of academic, as well as conversational language in the target language (Spanish) Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Note:

If brought to the US through Visa, paid for by the KCPS, cannot apply for transfer from the program for which they were hired for 10 years.

Length of work year:

In person, 187 days, 5 days a week

Benefits:

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan

• mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

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