Bilingual Teacher - CHRIS 180

Position Summary:
CHRIS 180 Migrant Wellness Program provides 24-hour care for unaccompanied children (UC) under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) who are placed in residential care as they prepare for sponsorship. The program provides stabilization, behavioral support, comprehensive case management, educational services, daily living skills acquisition, recreational and therapeutic activities, and coordination of care. The Migrant Wellness Program provides a family-involved, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to care within residential communities throughout the Atlanta area.

The Teacher primarily responsible is for educational instruction in the classroom of planning, organizing, and implementation of the instructional program in a preschool, elementary, or secondary learning environment. This individual must function in a manner that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Delivery of lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruction and monitoring of students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Effectively use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Effectively manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program.
• Provide student’s the appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely in alignment with ORR requirements.
• Participate in school activities, as well as staff and treatment team meetings.
• Supervise children during field trips and in the classroom.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to Case Manager(s), Clinician, house parents, and the assigned supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assist or lead classrooms if necessary.
• Partner with the education supervisor to create lesson plans and classroom curriculum.
• Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge on the job.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s level degree in Education from an accredited college, or some college coursework in Educational Instruction.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Active certification by the relevant governing authority
• Prior work experience teaching English as a Second Language with Teaching English to
• Speakers of Other Languages Certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional
• training to meet the special needs of the student
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity, preferred.
• Must possess an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Must be able to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Highly motivated and self-managed.
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

Schedule: On-Site
The hours will vary from week to week with a maximum of 40 hours a week at any given time unless written permission is given otherwise. The schedule will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Salary: $58,000.00/annually

Benefits we offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 403 (b) plan
• Paid Time Off

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

This position is grant-funded and on-site.