Organization: Escuela Popular
Job Title: Bilingual K-2nd Grade Teacher
Location: San Jose

Posted: 4/27/09

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree
- Appropriate valid California Multiple Subject Credential or in progress
- BCLAD Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:
Escuela Popular seeks employees with Bilingual skills in English and another language.

Location: 467 N. White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Salary: Competitive Plus benefits (Depending on experience)
Starting Date: Immediately

Description of School:
Escuela Popular provides educational services to over 800 students in three age-appropriate programs in two facilities.  Our student population is predominately Latino.  Most of our students are first generation immigrants who come from Spanish-speaking households.  The Elementary School implements the Two-Way Dual Language Immersion program with Spanish being the target language. The elementary program serves students in grades K-8.  The Under 19 High School Program serves students ranging in age from 14-19, while the Over 19 High School Program serves adult students in the morning and evening programs.  The Over 19 High School Program provides childcare services for its students.

Duties/Responsibilities:    

- Provides multiple subject instruction in Spanish and English to children; prepares daily lesson plans utilizing textbook materials, supplemental instructional materials, audio and visual aids, etc.
- Develops a positive and effective classroom culture with high expectations for all students.
- Implements curricula and classroom activities to meet state standards.
- Understands and delivers English Language Development instruction.
- Writes and delivers weekly lesson plans using the Backwards Design method.
- Identifies unique student needs and responds accordingly, collaborating with other teachers and outside service providers, when necessary.
- Utilizes assessments to recalibrate instructional practices.
- Schedules and confers with parents/students periodically. Confers with school personnel (e.g., director, teachers, counselor, psychologist, supervisors, etc.), as necessary.
- Provides behavioral and academic intervention for students, as needed.
- Supervises and disciplines students (e.g., classroom, hallways, restrooms, lunchroom, assemblies, bus duty, etc.) following the student discipline code.
- Evaluates students through the utilization of teacher made tests, standardized tests, and observations.
- Performs required supplemental duties (e.g., takes attendance, grade card reporting, interim reports, book orders, supply orders, emergency medical forms, student cumulative folders, bulletin boards, etc.).
- Participates in and helps supervise emergency preparedness drills (e.g., earthquake, fire, etc.).
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Participates in professional development activities, including in-service, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Serves on education-related committees (e.g., curriculum, course of study, textbook, etc.).
- Participates in extra-curricular and school community activities.
- Collaborates with colleagues in order to align curriculum and share best practices.
- Performs other duties required in job description and as assigned by supervisor.

Requisite Character Traits:

- A passion for teaching and command of the subject matter
- Think parents are part of the solution, not part of the problem
- Committed to preparing EVERY student for college
- Willing to engage in constant efforts to improve personal instruction 
- Reflective learner
- Passionate about developing an extraordinary classroom environment
- Confident that data driven instruction can be an effective tool for bolstering student achievement
- Exhibit compassion, resilience and no-excuses attitude
- Excellent demeanor with students; commands respect, excellent classroom management skills

To Apply:
Please forward cover letter, resume, and a copy of valid California credential to shirley@escuelapopular.org.  Please note that candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

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