RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan lessons, keep records of grades, grade papers, correspond with parents, etc.
• Utilize various Spanish curriculum resources
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served in our Dual Language classrooms

RESPONSIBILITIES:                               

• Support/training for teachers, related service providers, support staff in data collection and implementation of behavior management strategies
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
• Setting up ABA programs to include discreet trials, verbal behavior programming and ABA techniques
• Crisis response and staff training
• Parent training
• Conducting/facilitating team meetings
• Participation at CSE meetings to report on data collection, progress toward goals

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet curriculum guidelines and accommodate students' language proficiency levels.
• Teach academic subjects, such as math and science, in a second language.
• Assess students' academic and language development progress through formal and informal evaluations.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to support student achievement and well-being.
• Collaborate closely with the District Department Chair of ENL and Bilingual Programs K-5, teachers, and building administrators to enhance instructional practices and support student success.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with teaching methods, language acquisition research, and educational technology.
• Incorporate cultural materials and perspectives into the curriculum to enhance students' learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and other required documentation.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing NYS standards
• Collaborating with colleagues on curricula and lesson plans
• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual learners
• Providing conversational opportunities where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught
• Teaching writing and composition
• Preparing students for the NYSESLAT
• Monitoring students’ progress by writing reports and grading assessments
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students
• Teaching students about culture and diverse backgrounds