Spanish Teacher

Round Rock, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 2011 Meridian School is a public tuition-free charter school open to all students living in Williamson County. As a charter school we are a school of choice offering an inquiry-based curriculum and continuum for the International Baccalaureate Program K-12. Our mission is to provide an invigorating educational environment that develops responsible citizens who can artfully navigate our complex world and enjoy a good life with others. Meridian has been recognized by the US News & World Report and others as one of the best schools in Texas.

Job Description

In Spanish 3 and 2B students engage in the three areas of communication (oral and written) through a range of activities. The teacher concentrates on each of the macro-skills of language listening speaking reading writing and viewing and provides ample opportunities to practice and develop these skills. Students explore the different Spanish-speaking countries and distinctive Hispanic cultures of the world and build skills and strategies for accurate communication through open-ended activities that allow for creativity and cross-cultural comparisons.

Through the study and use of Spanish students build upon their knowledge of other disciplines and develop insight into their own language. Linguistically students engage in basic communication with learned phrases simple questions and answers descriptions of people and things and narration in the present tense. Emphasis is placed on language as a communication tool that can empower students to discover different communities cultures environments and ideas.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Successful experience teaching Spanish is preferred
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents teachers and others
Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
Ability to participate in and establish collaborative structures
Proven ability to develop successful academic programs
Willingness to collaborate regularly with colleagues in a positive constructive manner

QualificationsEducation/Certification

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience

At least two years of teaching experience in specific content area is preferred but not required
Experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program preferred but not required

Work Environment

This position will operate in a professional non-smoking office environment which at times can be busy with moderate noise and many unscheduled interruptions. This role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers and peripherals phones photocopiers filing cabinets and Promethean boards.

Our Benefits

Meridian School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefit options including:

Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life & Accident Insurance
Short- & Long-term Disability
Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
403b Investment Plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
Generous Time Off Benefits including Holidays and PTO
A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Due to the nature of this position and our work as public educators fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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