RESOURCE TEACHER: BILINGUAL EDUCATION / FINE ARTS EDUCATION

To provide direct instructional support to teachers and students integrating Fine Arts and bilingual/dual language instruction.

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

• Instructs bilingual, English as a second language (ESL), performing arts, visual arts, and general education teachers in research based practices for students.
• Demonstrates lessons for teachers as appropriate.
• Assists school staffs in the development, implementation and assessment of fine arts integration education.
• Use of creative teaching strategies to increase student outcomes.
• Serves on District committees and task forces as decided by the Executive Director of fine arts.
• Assists teachers in identifying programs with the development of bilingual literacy through fine arts.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• 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.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition.
• Knowledge of educational foundations, assessment, instructional planning, curriculum, materials and school-community relations.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English).
• Experience with computer/technology education.
• Experience in developmental bilingual education, including Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Education.
• Background in performing or visual arts.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid NM Teacher’s Level II or Level III license appropriate to teaching assignment:
• Elementary: 200 K-8 license
• Middle school: 200 K-8 license or 350 5-9 mid level license or 300 7-12 secondary license
• High school: 300 secondary license
• Bilingual Endorsement and Fine Arts Endorsement.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience teaching students in bilingual/dual language grades K-12 .

Contact: Antonio Romero at / [email protected]

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.

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