Teacher - Spanish 08 FTE Spanish Needham High School
Teacher - Spanish 08 FTE Spanish Needham High School
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Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm parttimeSpanish Teacherto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
About Needham Public Schools (NPS):NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of thePortrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationallyranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity workhere.
Job Responsibilities:
Instruction and Curriculum:
Foster a safe supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student develops selfefficacy and a strong sense of belonging.
- Develop and implement a proficiencybased world language curriculum aligned with the ACTFL WorldReadiness Standards for Learning Languages 5Cs) and the 2021 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
- Design and deliver engaging rigorous and accessible lessons activities and learning experiences that promote meaningful language acquisition for every student.
- Regularly assess student learning and progress using data to inform instruction and personalize learning experiences.
- Reflect on teaching practices and adjust instruction to proactively address individual student needs.
Collaborate regularly with world language colleagues to develop curriculum lessons and materials; review commmon assessments and share effective practices to advance student learning.
Actively participate in common planning time department meetings and faculty meetings.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student activities achievement and attendance adhering to district procedures and applicable laws.
- Communicate effectively with students and families encouraging family involvement in student learning.
- Establish and maintain classroom management practices that support a positive and productive learning environment consistent with school and district policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of World Languages Principal and other designated administrators.
*The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to inspire a passion for Spanish language learning.
- Deep understanding of current proficiencybased teaching methodologies and educational pedagogy.
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish encompassing grammar vocabulary (including denotations and connotations) and literature.
- Ability to foster students growth mindset as developing language learners promoting language learning as a lifelong skill.
- Ability to analyze student data and develop datadriven action plans.
- Competency in utilizing relevant technology and software applications (e.g. Google Docs Google Classroom).
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws related to education and students.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with students and parents.
- Commitment to selfevaluation and continuous professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- MADESEForeign Language Spanish license at the appropriate grade level.
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in related area.
- Successful prior world language teaching experience a plus.
Application and Selection Procedure:
Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume license and transcripts have been attached to your online application and either letter of recommendation and/or reference surveys are complete. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.
Timeline:
Application Deadline: Friday March 28.
Interviews and Demo Lessons in earlyApril.
Compensation and Benefits:
Please review theUnit A Contractandthis pageto learn more about employee compensation and benefits.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and activities. In addition students who are homeless or of limited Englishspeaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit ourequity website.
All positions are subject to the approval of theNeedham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.
Employment Type
Part-Time
