Full-time Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher High Rock School- SY24-25
Full-time Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher High Rock School- SY24-25
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Job Description
Position:
The Needham Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants of diverse backgrounds for the position of parttime LongTerm Spanish Substitute teacher at High Rock Middle School from Wednesday April 30Monday June 16th. This position is for 6th grade Spanish.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment so that every student has a positive sense of belonging and selfefficacy.
- Regularly collaborate with world language department colleagues to develop proficiencybased curriculum materials as well as special learning experiences to inspire a love of language learning.
- Develop and implement a world language education curriculum consistent withthe 5C ACTFL WorldReadiness Standards for Learning Languages and the 2021 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
- Develop and implement rigorous and relevant lesson plans activities and learning experiences to ensure meaningful language acquisition for each student.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress.
- Reflect regularly and make adjustments to practice to proactively respond to individual students needs.
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourage parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensure that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members especially within language level team(s) and participate in common planning time department meetings andfaculty meetings.
Additional Duties:
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of World Languages Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note:
- The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be allinclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to inspire a love of Spanish language learning.
- Ability to foster students growth mindset as developing language learners and to promote language learning as a lifelong skill.
- Knowledge of current proficiencybased teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Advanced knowledge of Spanish in terms of grammar word usage word denotations and connotations and literature.
- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed (ie: Google Docs Google Classroom etc).
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile:
- MAState Certification as a secondary Spanish teacher
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience:
- Successful prior world language teaching experience a plus.
Selection Procedure:
- All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.
Application 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.
The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO Developing Equity and Achievement for Students (IDEAS) and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate against students parents employees or the general public on the basis of race color sex homeless status gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or age. In addition to the protected classes identified and in regard to employment practices the Needham Public Schools also does not discriminate based on genetic information ancestry or status as a veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
