World Language Spanish Teacher JobID: 5846

• Position Type:

  World Languages/ World Language Spanish

• Date Posted:

  7/23/2024

• Location:

  Windham High School

     Job Summary Windham High School seeks a certified World Language Spanish teacher to deliver Spanish instruction to students in Grades 9-12. The ideal candidate holds World Language Spanish 7-12 (#023) certification, is familiar with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and proficiency-based learning, and is familiar with the AAPPL and other language proficiency assessments. Candidates should familiarize themselves with Windham and its large and diverse Spanish-speaking community. Candidates should be able to recognize and differentiate instruction for various native Spanish speaker linguistic profiles, as well as those of native English speakers learning Spanish as a foreign/world language.Essential Duties

• Ensure safety of students

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines

• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment

• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

• Demonstrates strong content knowledge

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required

• Conducts parent/teacher conferences

• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and uses assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices

• Designs clear and specific learning assessments

• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

• Maintains ongoing communication with parents

• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships

• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

• Has knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Assist with Physical Management (PMT), if needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

• Establish and maintain professional relationships

• Participate in professional development by attending seminars, workshops, taking college coursework, etc.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science

• CT World Language Spanish 7-12 (023)andCT World Language Instructor, Elementary (101) certifications required

• Proficiency in Spanish required

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Excellent public relations skills

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Interaction among children

• Operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e. being prepared to come to work on school days except calamity days

• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hand and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop

• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone

• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight

• Occasional need to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends

• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

  Equipment Operated:

• Telephone Copy Machine/Fax machine/Printer Computer/Laptop/Tablet

• Calculator Ability to use current technology

  Required Testing Continuing Educ./Training ClearancesNone Fingerprint/BackgroundEvaluation:Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set by the Windham Public SchoolsMy signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I am aware of the requirements of my position.

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