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 / antonio.romero@aps.edu
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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