Job Description

TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE: Dual Language Program- Spanish Teacher - Kindergarten-3rd Grade

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To create a flexible elementary program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal
growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge
needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability; establish good relationships
with parents and with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification OR Early Childhood Certification
2. Bilingual Endorsement-Spanish
3. Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience
4. Training in techniques for teaching a second language (required)
5. Previous teaching experience with pupils who come from environments where the language is
other than English (preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not
a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in the assigned academic area, utilizing course of
study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
? Instruct pupils in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and
procedures of the school district
? Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group
instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
? Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress
reports.
? Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and
interpret the school program.
? Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and
helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
? Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin
boards and interest centers.
? Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities
provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
? Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
? Perform other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Learning and Leadership

SALARY: Certified
WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

REVISED: 12/7/2020

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