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DLI Teacher - Mandarin Chinese for the 2021-2022 School Year

Job Description
CLASSROOM TEACHER - Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Middle School

Purpose
The job of CLASSROOM TEACHER - Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from
students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: for those teachers who have voluntarily acquired a CDL for District purposes, this is considered to be a "safety-sensitive" position and is subject to DOT Random Drug & Alcohol Testing. An additional purpose of a teacher's job in the Dual Language Immersion program is to support the academic and linguistic achievement of students within a rigorous two-way dual language immersion instructional framework, including attention to development as an emergent bilingual. This job reports to Principal.
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Essential Functions
 Collaborates with all stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, colleagues, etc.) for the purpose of establishing and maintaining leadership and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning.
 Designs instruction (e.g. lesson plans; individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom learning objectives.
 Develops and guides learning in partnership with students (e.g. classroom mission and learning goals; strategies and processes; student recognition and celebrations; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring continuous improvement for student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
 Evaluates individual student and class performance (e.g. analyzes assessment data; other comparative data; etc.) for the purpose of gauging and subsequently adjusting instruction to improve individual and class performance.
 Implements current “best practice” instruction and resources (e.g. focus on student needs/goals, classroom priorities, etc.) for the purpose of improving and enhancing student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
 Maintains documentation and required reports (e.g. student data and reports; personal teaching certification; etc.) for the purpose of complying with site, district, policy, administrative, state and/or federal statutes and regulations.
 Manages classroom structure and procedures (e.g. activities; behavioral expectations; positive classroom culture; etc.) for the purpose of establishing a positive, safe and orderly optimal learning environment to support students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
 Models positive behaviors (e.g. professional/ethical public image; relational skills, including appropriate verbal and written communications; manners; honors diversity and mutual respect, etc.) for the purpose of promoting appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district goals.
 Oversees assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of ensuring the operation of an effective and efficient classroom structure that supports the teacher and students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
 Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. team and/or building meetings; professional growth opportunities; parent/teacher conferences; etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions.
 Responds to emergency situations (e.g. building emergency protocol; fights, suspected child abuse and/or substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Other Functions
 Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in job-related area. Must be able to obtain Wyoming licensure with DLI endorsement or Elementary Education endorsement
Salary: $44,841.00 to $80,152.00 /year
In addition to the salary, NCSD has a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave and retirement.
NCSD is a participant in the State of Wyoming Employee Group Insurance plan with NCSD paying approximately 85% of the insurance premiums. For more information regarding the state insurance plan, please visit http://www.wyoming.gov/loc/06012011_1/egi/Pages/ActiveEmployees.aspx
NCSD’s retirement options include public employees pension plan through the State of Wyoming. For more information regarding the State of Wyoming retirement plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/.
In addition to the pension plan, all employees have an option to participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan with NCSD matching $100.00 per month. For more information regarding the deferred compensation plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/en/DC
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $44,841.00 to $80,152.00 /year