Spanish Teacher
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Job Description
Department: Middle School World Languages
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit A
Reports to:Principal Assistant Principal MS World Language Curriculum Coordinator
In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity anti-racism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY: This Spanish Teacher is responsible for planning organizing developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for middle school students in grades 6-8.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in subject area and requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Computer experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience
- Knowledge of language teaching strategies and pedagogy
- Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies techniques and methods and conflict resolution procedures
- Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
- Ability to organize tasks set priorities and meet deadlines manage multiple tasks
- Good judgment and good problem-solving skills
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
- Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
- Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
- Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
- Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
- Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.
- Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum lesson and assessment design
- Participate actively in faculty department and team meetings
- Set professional development goals develop professional development plans and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
- Communicate effectively with students colleagues parents and the community
- Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative pilot projects designed to enhance student educational opportunities and experiences
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
- Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night).
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employment Type
Part-Time
