World Language Teacher 06 FTE

Job Title:Secondary Classroom TeacherLocation:Instruction/CurriculumJob Group:EducatorPay Level:ExemptReports to:Principal and/or designeeSummary: To develop a proficiency based instructional program and provide a class environment that promotes learning and personal growth; to motivate students to develop skills knowledge and attitudes needed to provide a strong academic foundation for continual education and the world of work according to each students ability; to establish effective relationships with students parents/guardians community members and other staff Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be the districts Professional Standards for designs lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each content area proficiencies and SB student learning expectations (SLEs) as learning targets in unit and lesson and monitors learning using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student regularly with students and parents/guardians outside normal classroom day by means of updated student management system class pages newsletters notes phone calls conferences other and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning students academic and personal growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education available to students and parents/guardians for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional and coordinates the work of employees parents/guardians student interns and volunteers in the classroom and on field an environment that is instructionally appropriate for age/grade of students in citizenship and basic subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school a student advisory through activities that follow the schools Advisory students in noninstructional situations such as study halls lunch and hallways. General Responsibilities: Supervises classroom employees students interns and volunteers. Monitors student discipline through an appropriate student management program. Assists administration in establishing and maintaining schoolbased student management and a positive learning environment. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or Experience: Bachelor of Arts degree in content area. Advanced work in assigned subject matter Licenses Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License (K12 or 612 with appropriate endorsement for academic assignment and/or level of Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret textbooks periodicals professional journals technical procedures and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write lesson plans reports correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information individually and in group settings and to respond to questions from students parents/guardians staff and the public. Ability to use a variety of assessments for student work including the design and assessment of performance tasks related to content area proficiencies and SLEs assigned to the program or course. Ability to communicate effectively with students parents/guardians colleagues and Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and the fundamentals of algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to use a variety of assessments for student work including the design and assessment of performance tasks related to content area proficiencies and SLEs assigned to the program or Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to deploy the tenants of Universal Design for Learning to plan and implement lessons based on content area proficiencies and student learning expectations (SLEs) for all students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents/guardians; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements Vermont Education Quality Standards (EQS) applicable laws and Board policies. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations as defined by the District may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit kneel bend talk see and hear. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 40 pounds such as teaching materials equipment books and carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety well being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other Demands: The individual must be able to work with others in a collegial and cooperative manner model best behavior must show above average interpersonal skills and follow directions of school Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.