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NSLA Campus - Dual Immersion Teacher (Spanish/English), Upper Elementary General Education (Grades 3-5)

CERTIFICATED JOB POSTING:

Job Title: Dual Immersion Teacher (Spanish/English), Upper Elementary General Education (Grades 3-5)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: $61,564.30 - $131,398.10 / full year (Class I/Step 1 – Class IV/Step 30)

Salaried (exempt) class placement on the certificated pay scale is consistent with the position’s minimum requirement for education

LCER may transfer in up to 10 years of full-time teaching experience from an accredited public or private school

LCER may award 1 Additional Step on the Certificated Salary Schedule for being Bilingual and 2 Additional Steps on the Certificated Salary Schedule for holding a Bilingual Authorization

Work Days: 185 days

Starting Date: 2026-2027

DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER – Dual Immersion (Spanish/English) will provide instruction to students in grade-level appropriate subject matter within a Dual Immersion general education classroom. Hands-on/experiential instruction, educational technology integration and innovative ideas are strongly encouraged. The General Education Teacher will offer input regarding curricular decisions, attend appropriate meetings, communicate regularly with parents regarding students’ progress, work with students and parents to offer advice and support, engage in ongoing professional development, and be an active participant of the Professional Learning Community (PLC).

DEPARTMENT/CONTENT/GRADE LEVELS

Department: Self Contained Elementary

Subject Matter: Multiple Subjects

Additional Auth.: California Bilingual Authorization in Spanish

Grade Level(s): Elementary

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Instruct students in grade level appropriate subject matter in dual immersion Spanish/English classes
Design and deliver instructional plans that are focused on student mastery of content standards
Provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
Design and deliver learning experiences that develop students’ 21st Century Skills: critical thinking and problem solving, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and global citizenship
Create and maintain a safe learning environment that reflects diversity and encourages constructive and productive interactions amongst students
Create and maintain a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate supports for all students
Engage appropriate instructional strategies, resources and technologies to support the learning of all students
Implement second language acquisition strategies to support English Learners
Use a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, and modify instruction
Collaborate with colleagues, the professional community, and parents to support student learning outcomes
Engage and participate in Lewis Center programs, such as GAVRT, as appropriate
Promote and integrate real-world STEAM experiences, such as working with non-profits, industry partners or STEAM organizations to the extent feasible. (ie: Mojave Environmental Educational Consortium, NASA/JPL, universities, etc.)
Communicate and interact in an encouraging and professional manner with students, parents, staff and community
Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
Select and requisition books, instructional materials and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records
Assist in accomplishing school, department and Lewis Center goals and initiatives
Plan and coordinate the work of instructional assistants, student teacher assistants, and classroom volunteers as appropriate
Perform basic attendance accounting, student grading, and SIS data entry in a timely manner as required
Attend mandatory meetings (IEP, SST, PLC, department/grade level, Lewis Center, et al) as requested by supervisor
- Current Resume
- Two current professional letters of recommendation (drafted no more than 2 years ago)
- Copy of required credential or university intern eligibility letter
Continue to improve as a professional educator by engaging in LCER-provided and independent professional growth opportunities
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings
Participate in research projects, partnerships and grant work as needed
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or designee

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid California Teaching Credential or permit authorizing service as a teacher within the designated assignment
- California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
- AND Bilingual Authorization in Spanish (BCLAD Spanish or BASP) required
Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing)
Must meet ESSA requirements
A certificate showing that within the last 60 days the person has submitted to a tuberculosis risk assessment and if tuberculosis risk factors were identified, has been examined by a physician, nurse practitioner, or local health department and has been found to be free of infectious tuberculosis
Candidates selected for employment are required to be fingerprinted and cleared by the CA Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations through the Lewis Center (LCER)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years’ experience teaching the assigned content to the designated grade level students preferred
Particular strength in designated content area

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):

Ability to design lesson plans using California State Standards (including CCSS and NGSS), school curriculum and LCER policies
Ability to teach assigned content to designated grade levels
Ability to organize curriculum to facilitate student understanding of subject matter
Ability to integrate technology and 21st century skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and global citizenship) into the curriculum
Ability to adapt to the collegial model, in which the school, teachers, parents, and students are partners and accountable to the academic success of each student
Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form
Ability to make skillful decisions
Ability to be flexible, adjust easily to change, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment & Physical Abilities:

School campus, indoor and outdoor environment; exposed to extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time
Subject to interruptions, public contact, and multi-tasking
Required to continuously speak and listen for extended periods of time to provide instruction, participate in meetings and other exchanges of information in person, virtually or telephonically
Ability to observe, see, hear, and respond to children and youth’s needs, emergencies, and conflicts that might occur in any form of program setting
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, kneel, crawl, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations, and ability to reach in all directions on a continuous basis for extended periods of time
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason, to define problems, to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgements and decisions
Dexterity of hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls and to operate a laptop, swivel, and other equipment for extended periods of time
Lift or lift and carry up to 35 pounds

SELECTION PROCESS:

Complete an application and all other requirements online at www.edjoin.org
The following items must be submitted with the application, or the application may not be considered:
All information MUST BE included in the “Professional Reference” section of the application, including email address. If the Lewis Center is unable to reach your references as listed in this application, you may be disqualified from being considered as a candidate
As of January 1, 2025: In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, you are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school that you have previously been employed no matter the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Failure to disclose any school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school that you have previously been employed may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and/or dishonesty following termination. EDJOIN will provide a section where job seekers can enter this information in ALL certificated postings.

Employment Policy:

LCER provides equal opportunity opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and groom practices), color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, gender-related appearance and behavior, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, pregnancy, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, reclassification, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, leave of absence, and release from at-will employment.

LCER is an at-will employer. The conditions of the job, including hours, wages, and working conditions, may be changed at any time.