Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese) at Denver Language School

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:DUTIES:A Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese) with our organization performs the followingprofessional duties in the Chinese and English languages:1. Teach appropriate grade level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math,Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development to diverse elementary students in thetarget language (Chinese), following organization Literacy Program and Math or otherschool approved curriculum.2. Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study,providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society withlearning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.3. Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroommanagement through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.4. Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assignedstudents.5. Observe, evaluate, report and record students academic performance, behavior, socialdevelopment, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team orIndividual Education Plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.6. Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculumguidelines with grade level teams.7. Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using variousactive teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching styleand method to meet student learning style.8. Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.9. Prepare, administer, assign, and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluatestudent progress, reporting grades using school software.10. Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.11. Oversee and manage classroom teaching assistant in performance of teaching assistantjob duties.12. Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators toresolve students behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.13. Completed additional before and/or after school supervisory duties, as assigned.14. Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit ofinnovation and adaptability. Attend Professional Development, serve on committees,provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving ourmission. Assist with and attend school events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA eventsis also expected.15. Follow the guidelines of the organization Strategic Communication Plan to maintain andupdate content on individual classroom websites and communicate with organizationfamilies.REQUIREMENTS: Master’s in Teaching Chinese, closely related field, or fgn equiv dgreEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two years’ experience in Teaching Chinese (K-8)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to speak, read and write Chinese and EnglishSALARY: $77,990.00/ yearBENEFITS: Health/Dental/Vision, life ins, retirement benefits; PTORequirements: