Elementary Spanish Teacher
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Job Location:
Fort Collins, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 40000 - 43000
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Academy of Arts and Knowledge is a public elementary charter school that offers an enhanced school year with year-round educationally based programming through The AAK Community Learning Center. We are a small arts integrated school community offering an exceptional work environment and opportunities for growth. If you are a creative energetic and motivated individual that enjoys providing outstanding educational experience for children this position is for you!
The Spanish Teacher at AAK is responsible for creating a flexible elementary Spanish program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college vocational school or acquiring employment in accordance with each students ability; and establishing positive relationships with parents and with other staff members.
The following statements of duties responsibilities frequency and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties responsibility frequency and percentages may vary depending on other factors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches spanish to students in a classroom using school-approved curriculum and any other appropriate learning activities
- Integrates movement music and art into the curriculum or learning activities when appropriate
- Instructs students in citizenship social-emotional skills and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the identified objectives
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Explains learning objectives and student expectations
- Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students. Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs
- Provides opportunities for student goal setting reflection and self-assessment
- Uses assessment to improve learning and instruction
- Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced
- Participates in functional behavior assessments and in the development of intervention and support plans of individual students as necessary and required
- Assumes responsibility for instruction duties supervision of students and required meetings at designated times
- Utilizes standards based grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
- Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
- Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.
- Complies with school-set expectations for lesson plans instructional reviews evaluations report cards and other required submissions throughout the year
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students staff and parents in a positive and professional matter
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems
- Establishes rapport with students and provides a positive safe and orderly climate conducive to learning
- Actively participates in the full implementation of the School Unified Improvement Plan
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities
- Supervises students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
- Participates in after-school or off-campus activities and events as assigned
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.
- Colorado Department of Education Teacher License.
- This a temporary position that could transition into a full time ongoing position.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
About Company
Discover a unique K-5 academic experience - a tuition-free school that prioritizes individuality and support. Give your child the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment that encourages their true potential. Explore the difference today!
