BILINGUAL RESOURCE TEACHER

To provide direct instructional support to teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in bilingual education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Provides direct instruction to bilingual, ESL and general education teachers in best practices for students in bilingual programs.
• Provides demonstration lessons for teachers as appropriate.
• Provides assistance to school staffs in the development, implementation and assessment of bilingual language curriculum.
• Serves on district committees and task forces as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists teachers in identified programs with the development of bilingual literacy.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Preferences:

• Master's degree in bilingual education or related field preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of: second language acquisition, educational foundations, assessment, instructional planning, curriculum, materials and school-community relations.
• Knowledge of bilingual literacy development.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, child abuse/neglect and substance abuse.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires:

• Bachelor's degree in Education.
• Valid Level 2 or Level 3 New Mexico Teacher's license.
• Endorsement in Bilingual education.
• Three years teaching bilingual in elementary or secondary school setting.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Richard Cisneros at 5058819429 / CISNEROS@aps.edu
APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application. In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS: 190
HOURS:
START DATE: ASAP
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