SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Provides instruction with appropriate learning activities in core academic subjects in both Spanish and English according to dual immersion model guidelines.

• Experience teaching in and demonstrated skills in a dual immersion Spanish program

• Interest in collaborating with the grade level team to enhance the program with language and multicultural experiences as well as the larger Spanish Immersion team of teachers

• Demonstrated expertise in implementing the Common Core State Standards; familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards

• Knowledge of and interest in implementing the Reading Workshop model of reading instruction and other best practices of balanced literacy instruction, including direct phonemic awareness and phonics instruction

• Proven successful implementation and student growth through the implementation of the Writing Workshop model of writing instruction

• Knowledge of and interest in implementing an inquiry-based approach to social studies and science curriculum

• Demonstrated application of strategies to differentiate instruction in response to the collection of formative assessment data

• Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils and keeps appropriate records

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities.

• Knowledge of and interest in community circles and restorative practices

• Proven ability to successfully and respectively work with behaviorally challenging students; knowledge and interest leading classroom community circles and in restorative practices

• Knowledge and excitement around NGSS and designing learning experiences for students with a STEAM focus; partners with Science IA 

• Demonstrated expertise in communicating with parents through a variety of means.  Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student’s progress and interpret the school program.

• Proven success to show academic growth in all students, particularly in supporting both low-performing students and high achieving students to realize academic gains

• Ability to support and supervise the mainstreaming of full inclusion students

• Success as a teacher leader with grade level teams, school committees, and school administration

• Demonstrated expertise in integrating instructional technology to teach to the Content Standards and beyond in transformative ways, moving up the SAMR model.  At a minimum, should be comfortable using iPads, laptops, document cameras, and interactive whiteboards

• Successful use or passion for including technology as a communication and collaboration tool with parents and colleagues, for example, Google apps

• Demonstrated communication skills with parents, staff, and administration

• Special training or talents that enhance the grade level teachers

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a valid California Multiple Subject Credential or meet qualifications for

credential authorization; BCLAD Spanish Authorization required