The mission of Aurora Charter School is to operate a center of learning that embraces academic excellence and celebrates the gift of Latino culture.

Our unique dual language program is designed around the three pillars of dual language education; Bilingualism and Biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. We strive to ensure that each child develops strong biliteracy skills, achieves at their highest potential, and develops a socio-cultural competence that helps them develop into noble citizens of our community. 

Job Summary:

The Middle School Spanish Math Teacher (6th-8th Grade), under the supervision of the Executive Director, is responsible for creating a dual-language (English/Spanish) classroom environment that ensures the learning and personal growth of every student; motivating students to become bilingual/biliterate leaders, develop critical thinking skills, and become environmental stewards. 

Ideally, the candidate for this position speaks Spanish but it will not be required. The class can be taught in English and the curriculum can be ordered in English. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain effective environments for students.
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning in a way that fosters individual and group investigation.
• Plan instruction and design differentiated learning experiences for a range of needs and abilities utilizing MN standards. 
• Use formative and summative assessments of student learning to drive instruction.
• Collect and analyze student data to improve the school-wide instructional program.
• Collaborate with Resource Teachers, students, and families to support the academic and social development of students with disabilities and suggest options for improvement.
• Continually support student behavior with systems for feedback, reflection, and growth.
• Monitor student progress, maintain student records and portfolios
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, students, and families to support the academic and social development of students. 
• Communicate and actively build a strong relationship with students and parents/guardians on a regular basis, including leading parent conferences.
• Continually support student behavior with systems for feedback, reflection, and growth, as supported by our PBIS- schoolwide implemented program.  
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as required for your students. 
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities. 
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including curriculum nights, and school events. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current MN license in Math or a related field, or have the ability to obtain one. 
• Must be proficient in academic or native Spanish
• Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment, satisfactorily pass a criminal background check, and comply with organizational and district policies.

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading

FLSA: Exempt