2023-2024 Dual Immersion Teacher (Bilingual Sp/Eng)

Overview

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Dual Immersion Elementary Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal, teachers have the opportunity to create a learning environment and to plan an instructional program to fulfill the educational objectives of the grade level/classes assigned. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that a student receives quality instruction, makes accelerated educational progress, and reaches or exceeds their academic goals. This role supervises associate teachers, student teachers, and parent volunteers when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Develop lesson plans consistent with Voices best practices & guidelines, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Plan learning activities appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities, and cultural backgrounds of individual students

• Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students which inspire academic achievement and an enthusiasm for learning
• Organize classroom systems/procedures/routines and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Establish a culture of high expectations and college preparation for all students
• Teach for mastery and establish clear content and language objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate
• Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
• Challenge and accelerate ALL students, no matter at what level they enter the classroom
• Develop and evaluate independent study programs
• Implement Voices Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Assessing:

• Monitor student's progress and evaluate the student's achievement in relation to learning objectives and revises learning objectives when necessary
• Assess students regularly, records results, examine student assessment data, and refine classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
• Track student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Administer standardized tests and other school-selected tests in accordance with the school testing program
• Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with School and Board goals and Mission, and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively to achieve Voices' vision

• Work cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns
• Collaborate closely with other teachers, consultants, and the principal to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others’ instructional practices and share best practices
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
• Reflect, improve and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Identify unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
• Mentor and co-plan with Associate Teacher; keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals

Professional Activities:

• Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Voices mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior and teacher compact
• Participate in daily grade-level meetings and professional development
• Attend evening and weekend school programs and parent meetings as needed
• Motivate and organize parent involvement and foster strong school morale and academic achievement
• Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities. Hold parent conferences and provide regular progress reports as required