BILINGUAL- SPANISH CLASSROOM TEACHER/ GRADE K/ ADELANTE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Job Description / Essential Elements

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD POLICY

June, 1969

#SlI - CLASSROOM TEACHER

I. General Functions
Teachers shall be responsible to the school principal, and

A. Encourage, inspire, and motivate children to learn.

B. Adhere to the course of study, use legally authorized textbooks, and follow the policies prescribed by the district.

C. Instruct students in the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, free government, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties and dignity of American citizenship.

D. Give attention to the physical welfare of pupils and to ventilation, lighting, and temperature of school rooms and to the general wellbeing of pupils.

E. Contribute to good staff relations.

F. Cooperate in community activities.

G. Assume a part in curriculum development.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
A. Staff problems

Teachers shall work cooperatively to find satisfactory solutions to staff problems.

B. Work load of school

Each teacher shall assume graciously a fair share of work of the school to be assigned by the principal, such as yard and bus duty.

C. Attendance

Teachers shall be at school at least one-half hour before the time set before the opening of school and remain at least one-half hour after class dismissal.

D. Reports, cumulative records, and registers

Reports, cumulative records, and registers are to be kept accurately, neatly, and submitted promptly on request.

S—150(5llp)
Orig. 5/61
Rev. 6/69
Attachment

E. Confidential information

Teachers shall treat confidential information according to the ethics of the profession, and the policies of the Board.

F. Channels of communication

Teachers shall act through channels of communication prescribed by the superintendent.

G. Code of ethics

Teachers shall adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, adopted by the NRA Representative Assembly, July,1968, and by the CTA State Council of Education, November, 1968, (see attachment)

H. Outside activities

Teachers should not engage in outside activities which impair teaching efficiency or lesson moral standing.

I. Care of materials and equipment

Teachers shall be responsible for school property and shall instruct pupils in its proper care.

J. Adequate teaching plans

Teachers shall plan sufficiently and effectively, and shall keep substitute teacher folders current and available.

K. Extra—curricular activities

Teacher shall assume a fair share of the extra-curricular duties.

L. Discipline

Teachers are responsible for the discipline of their own classes and for helping to maintain general school discipline.

M. Faculty meetings

Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings at the time and place designated.

N. PTA meetings
All teachers are expected to attend PTA meetings.

O. Professional improvement

Teachers are expected to support professional organizations and are encouraged to attend meetings of these groups.

Teachers shall participate in district in-service activities as directed by the superintendent.

P. Reporting pupil progress

Pupil progress shall be reported in at least two regularly scheduled conferences with parents each year.

Q. Recruitment

Teachers shall encourage promising students and other persons to enter the teaching profession.

R. Medical examination

Each employee shall have a chest X—ray or TBN skin test as required by the State Board.

S. Recording credential

Teachers shall have the proper credential recorded with the County Superintendent of Schools.
T. Accidents

Teachers shall be responsible according to policies of the Board for the care and reporting of accidents.

U. Health and welfare

Teachers shall work with the school nurse in all health problems and activities,.

V. Grooming

Teachers are expected to set a positive example for children and community. Concern for personal appearance and professional judgment is essential. Personal grooming is a part of the established teacher evaluation.

W. Substitutes — Notification

Anyone requiring a substitute must call before 7:00 a.m. of the day needed. Anyone having a substitute should notify the Personnel Office as soon as he or she is certain of being able to return to work. In no case should this be later than 7:00 a.m. of the day of return. After that time, the employee will be expected to pay for the substitute. The Personnel Office will notify the substitute of the employee’s return as soon as possible

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF BEING CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential
(Multiple Subjects)
BCLAD: Spanish Authorization
Classroom Experience in a Dual Immersion Program

Required Documents (Current Employees - Do not apply through edjoin):
Intra-District Application
Resume

Required Documents (Outside Applicants - Edjoin Only):
Resume
Letter of Intent
Passing status verification:
CSET/MSAT/RICA

Copy of CA Teaching Credential or proof of filing status for California Teaching Credential.
Placement file or three letters of recommendation
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Comments and Other Information

Your application is incomplete if the above required items are not attached to your edjoin application by the deadline.

Incomplete applications will remain in that status.

You will not be eligible for an interview.

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any student based on the student or staff member’s race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:

Title IX Coordinator for Staff
Stephanie Monroe, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Department
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Tel: 408-928-6835
Email: stephanie.monroe@arusd.org

Title IX Coordinator for Students
Dr. Kiela Jimenez, Director of Student Support Services, Programs and Compliance
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Tel: 408-928-6935
Email: kiela.jimenez@arusd.org