World Language Teacher - Spanish

FulltimeClick here for ConVal High SchoolClick here for Employee BenefitsNEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTPOSITION TITLE: High School World Language TeacherSUPERVISOR: Building PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS:New Hampshire DOE High School teaching certificationBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in High School Education or related discipline applicable to teaching Degree in related area preferredOne to three years of successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferredSUMMARY: For Grades 912. Under the general supervision of the School Principal to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations and PURPOSE:World Language Teacher: Will develop students knowledge skills and abilities in comprehending speaking reading and writing a language other than English and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication. Teaches knowledge and skills in a language other than English including comprehension grammar and syntax sentence and paragraph structure composition vocabulary and proper word usage colloquialisms communication and translation of literature. Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of SKILLS and ABILITIESKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning of High School curriculum and concepts including all subject matters of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and to use computer network system and software applications as to organize and coordinate to communicate effectively with students and to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district initiatives goals and a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments challenge students and best utilize the available time for all required subject matter as assigned to the grade level utilizing course of ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable and 504 plans for students are to be read and implementedEncourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the with other High school professional staff members especially within grade level and specific subjects to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committeesSelects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping standardized tests in accordance with District testing other position related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED:Occasionally Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw haul or tug objects in a sustained Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positiontoposition. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back Fingering. Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or physical requirements of this positionSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are visual acuity requirements include color depth perception and field of worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the conditions the worker will be subject to in this worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).