The American Dream Charter School serves grades 6-12 in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, targeting English language learners and immigrant students. The mission of the American Dream School is to develop academic excellence in both Spanish and English, preparing students to excel in college and become leaders in their communities.
About The Position
The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Spanish Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building a school committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy. The Spanish Teacher will operationalize our vision for student success by strategically aligning available resources to meet school-wide needs and advance ADS’s mission in the following key areas: core instructional programs, comprehensive behavioral support services, and expanded learning opportunities. The Spanish Teacher will ensure that ADS fulfills the promise that we have made to our community - to become bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate leaders in our community.
The ideal candidates are excited about taking on new challenges. They constantly seek to understand how they can improve their craft because they know that the better they get, the deeper the impact they will have on student achievement. They seek to ensure that all students can and will have college as a viable option. They have demonstrated a strong passion for profoundly impacting our communities, country, and world. They acknowledge that all stakeholders, especially our families, are partners in student achievement. They are committed to being partners who will work hard to stay in constant communication, assume the best, be open and honest, seek to understand not always to be understood, and give and take constructive feedback and support. Ultimately, they understand that time is a precious resource, but we make time to find joy and excitement in what we do every day.
Reports to: High School Director
Minimum Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish/English, Required
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field, Master's preferred
New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12 (or active Teaching Certification from a US state
Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and complete assignments with consistent accuracy
Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive
Effective verbal, writing, and listening skills
Have a deep sense of urgency; Results-driven and Goal oriented
Flexible and open to feedback; desire for continued professional learning and growth
Responsibilities:
INSTRUCTIONAL
Implement and support the development of a rigorous, cutting-edge Spanish & Foreign Language program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers
Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum
Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement the American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency
Using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform, we utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
Implement a co-teaching model consistently to support student learning needs best
Promotes a sense of urgency in learning
Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam
Maintain accurate records and create reports
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of a Responsive Classroom
Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
ADVISORY
Serve as an advisor to a group of students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development
Provide advisement that supports college and career readiness for all students, including programming students, to meet the requirements of obtaining a Regents diploma and the Seal of Biliteracy
Serve as the primary point of contact for the parents/guardians of your advisees
Collaborate with grade team teachers to plan and facilitate community meetings and develop a strong advisory curriculum
Motivate reluctant learners to complete assignments
Complete intervention documents for advisees who are at risk of having their promotion in doubt
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators
Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups
Create annual goals for students’ IEP
Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as they pertain to your content area
Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
Participate in yearly IEP conferences
Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student as needed
Other Professional Responsibilities
Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as advisor for a student club
Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies
Instruct, maintain and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials
Assist with lunch duties as needed
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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