Anticipated World Languages Portuguese Teacher (Grades 9-12) Portuguese

Anticipated World Languages Portuguese Teacher (Grades 9-12) -Portuguese

DESCRIPTION:
World Languages Teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of students in grades 9-12. They must work collaboratively with Special Education and English as a Second Language teachers as well as support staff throughout the year to continually improve our students experience and performance. Teachers should be well-versed in providing accommodations for students whose IEPs dictate services. Teachers must also
exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification World Language 512

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree in Education and/ Liberal Arts.
3 or more years of high school teaching experience.
SEI Endorsement
Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language.
Experience working in an urban public school setting.
Proficiency in reading writing and speaking in another language in addition to English.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan and facilitate lessons aligned with the Massachusetts World Language Curriculum Frameworks and ACTFL Standards and district-provided HQIM curricula.
Use all available district-provided technology curricula to create engaging lessons that are aligned with 21st- century skills.
Manage classroom behavior using Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students minimize disruptions and foster a sense of belonging.

Incorporate social-emotional learning standards that promote a sense of belonging inclusion self-confidence team- building and informed decision-making.
Creates and maintains a safe supportive and inclusive environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.
Collaborate with Special Education and ESL teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and English Learners.
Collaborate with special education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are consistently and adequately delivered.
Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for students on IEPs and English Learners.
Incorporate language activities that align with the WIDA Standards and the ACTFL Standards into content instruction including listening speaking reading and writing to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
Collaborate with school adjustment and guidance counselors to support students social emotional and mental health needs.
Using evidence-based culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices to provide equitable opportunities for
grade-level learning.
Administer assessments and utilize available data to make instructional decisions that target students academic and
linguistic needs including MCAS foreign language proficiency assessments and ACCESS as well as formative and
summative assessments.
Utilize available data to make instructional decisions that target the academic and
linguistic needs of students.
Communicate with students families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way
conversations.
Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to the challenges of urban
education to close opportunity gaps.
Contribute to school-wide and department-specific initiatives and events which the Principal Assistant Principals and
curriculum leaders may assign.

Salary:
Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. -SY 26-27 Pay Range - $65178-$125654.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability
homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status

and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

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