Bilingual Instructional Assistant- Employment Pool

Job Summary

40 hours/week M, T, Th, F 7:30am-4:00pm W- 7:30am-4pm Job Description / Essential Elements Teachers at Empower will be expected to be collaborative team players, and should be open to reflecting on teaching practices for continual improvement. Teachers should demonstrate knowledge of how to engage and support all learners through inquiry and differentiated instruction.

Empower teachers are expected to communicate often and effectively with students and parents. Teachers in the Spanish Immersion Program should have experience with bilingual and/or bicultural experiences, and all teachers should possess core values of respect and appreciation for all races and cultures. Core Competencies of Teachers: Knowledge of standards-based instruction, ability to align curriculum and standards to student needs.

Willingness to adopt assessment practices that can be used in standards-based evaluation of student learning. Knowledge of student assessment and the ability to use data to inform teaching practices. Ability to effectively use a broad range of instructional designs, instructional strategies, teaching the curriculum with fidelity, providing a flexibly paced coherent curriculum, establish challenging standard-based goals and effective student feedback.

Demonstrated competence using advanced technology skills as an integrated learning tool. Effective classroom management skills that contribute to student collaboration. Build student independence and active engagement. Adherence to the Empower mission and belief that all students can learn and successfully master the content standards necessary for post-elementary education.

Willingness to work as a vital part of the Empower team to ensure continuous improvement for students, staff and Empower community as a whole. Willingness and ability to work with students and parents on an ongoing basis to ensure student success. Love of students, enthusiasm for innovative teaching designs, instructional flexibility and the belief that all student can succeed.

Desire and ability to engage in continuing research-based education dialogue, staff development and positive interactions within the established professional learning community. Positive references from most recent employment and/or college/graduate school.

Requirements

/ Qualifications The following materials are required for a completed application packet:

1. Application
2. A personal cover letter by the applicant (see description below)
3. Resume
4. THREE letters of recommendation
5. Copy of California substitute teaching credential (preferred)
6. Transcripts (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
7. REQUIRED - bilingual in Spanish Personal Cover Letter should include: -experience with students -special talents/interests -why you want to work for Empower

• How you will help further Empower's Vision Statement: "We will empower a generation of global leaders and effective communicators who lead healthy and fit lifestyles." Comments and Other Information At our school, you can expect to:

1. Work with (not just for) a principal who embraces leadership from the classroom
2. Teach in a school where your pedagogical expertise is valued (i.e. no scripted curriculum)
3. Be provided with the resources you need to teach effectively
4. Serve with other teachers who share your values and are “kindred spirits”
5. Have time to collaborate with colleagues – teaching is a team sport