Anticipated Spanish Teacher Middle School SY 25-26

Middle School Spanish Teacher

This position is part of the FRCSTA bargaining unit. Salary is commensurate with experience including education level and professionallevel years of service.

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Location: Middle School

Subject: Spanish

Foxborough Regional Charter School District is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates and promotes diversity and is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

District / School Overview

Foxborough Regional Charter School District (FRCS) is a unique and diverse school serving students from across Southeastern Massachusetts. Approximately 1500 students and families come from urban and suburban communities and represent various backgrounds ethnicities and experiences. Families in our three vibrant school communities (Elementary Middle & High School) speak over 20 languages and live in over 20 sending districts. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths; it drives positive student learning and life at our school. At FRCS we value equity teamwork respect and growth and have committed to hiring and retaining a diverse staff and employees committed to an antiracist curriculum and ideals.

The Middle School at FRCS serves students in grades 5 8. Our goal is to provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum a safe and positive learning environment and a school where all students feel welcome and have a strong connection to the school community. We take great pride in focusing on our students strengths and individual differences by honoring diversity and celebrating achievements. Join our team and make a difference in a students life.

Job Summary:

Teaches Spanish language and skills to all students which will contribute to their development as mature knowledgeable and responsible global citizens and learners. Candidates should be able to demonstrate mastery of the Spanish language common core state standards a proven ability to manage a classroom the desire and ability to work up to the standards of a highperforming team and an entrepreneurial spirit and approach to teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Spanish language instruction and a commitment to fostering a multicultural learning environment.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the state and school district curriculum and academic standards; including knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of cognitive social and emotional development for adolescents;
• Establish a respectful environment of a diverse population of students developing a classroom learning environment in which each child has a positive nurturing relationship with caring adults and other children;
• Facilitate learning for all students using a variety of instructional methods to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills encourage exploration of ideas and develop leadership qualities;
• Reflect on teaching practices analyzing student learning development and growth and apply what is learned to improve instruction;
• Demonstrate leadership advocate for the school and its students and exhibit high ethical standards;
• Take responsibility for student academic growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practice.

General Expectations:

• Manage oneself by being organized prepared and punctual
• Manage resources meet deadlines follow through on commitments
• Act in ways that directly support the mission and vision of FRCS
• Learn and grow as a professional
• Use clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with young children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy diplomacy collaboration cooperation and professional conduct
• Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration cooperation and flexibility in team discussions activities and decisionmaking
• Maintain high ethical standards legal responsibility and confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to antibias antiracist education
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decisionmaking among the staff
• Attend established traditional schoolsponsored activities (e.g. Back to School Night Open House programs activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and per the FRCSTA contract
• Regular attendance is an essential function; absences should be rare and in alignment with district attendance and punctuality standards
• Responsible for implementing other jobrelated duties as needed

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

• Will be required to be SEI Endorsed within one year of employment

• Teaching License is not required must pass MTEL Exams within one year of hire

• Demonstrated subject matter competence highly qualified in the area of licensure

• Candidates are subject to background checks including CORI clearance and fingerprinting

• Current authorization to work in the United States

• Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Masters Degree preferred
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Spanish
• Experience working in an urban school district
• Proficiency in multiple languages reflecting our diverse student population

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The majority of work is performed in a school or classroom environment which usually has a moderate noise level. Regular attendance is necessary; absences should be rare and in alignment with district attendance and punctuality standards.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel stoop bend and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit walk lift or carry.