Spanish Foreign Language

TITLE: Foreign Language Teacher

Description:

Foreign Language Instructor for students in grades 9-12. A valid Mississippi license with a Foreign Language endorsement is required for this position.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The teacher will deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner by:

1. Providing quality work that engages students in learning
2. Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students
3. Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students
4. Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
5. Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
6. Planning lessons in a logical sequence
7. Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
8. Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
9. Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
10. Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
11. Using results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction
12. Assuming responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local state and federal standards
13. Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process

14. Providing a physical environment that is safe orderly hazard-free and conducive to learning

15. Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management

16. Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited College/University
• Minimum Class A Mississippi Teaching Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.