Grade 5 Bilingual Teacher

Consolidated School District of New Britain is accepting applications for the following position: Grade 5 Dual Language/Bilingual Teacher Location: DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School Primary Function: To provide an instructional program that develops individual student competencies consistent with district programs and elementary school curricula in an English/ Spanish Dual language immersion program. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certification/Licenses: Connecticut teacher certification for Grades 1-6 (305); Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., BirthKindergarten (112); Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Nursery-K-Elem., 1-3 (113); or Elementary, 1-6 (305) and Bilingual Language Spanish Endorsement (110) Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Develops and implements an instructional program, consistent with the goals of the district, in conjunction withregular classroom partner teacher and the English as a Second Language teacher.• Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and application of the elementary school curriculum and theprinciples of Dual Language Education.• Contributes to the implementation of Dual Language Immersion program which emphasizes:• Student opportunities to gain comprehensive biliteracy, numeracy and cultural competence.• The increased acquisition of skills in Spanish and English.• Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding, and application of the elementary school curriculum.• Creates an atmosphere and presents an educational program that will be conducive to the intellectual,social and emotional growth of each student.• Provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.• Provides for creative activity through purposeful learning tasks.• Employs a variety of research-based teaching strategies through the use of district instructional materials andaudio-visual aids.• Uses community resources where applicable and available.• Promotes and contributes to grade level and school activities.• Makes use of significant aspects of pupil growth as a guide in planning individual and group activities.• Prepares and maintains written plans to meet the individual needs and creative abilities of students.• Uses knowledge of the student’s background to facilitate program planning.