Spanish Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

• Create a balanced instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Work to deepen students’ understanding of the Spanish language through reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Work to incorporate core content areas of social studies, science, technology, and math into daily instruction
• Establish effective rapport with colleagues, students assigned to the classroom and their families
• Motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards learning and the knowledge needed to provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for success

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
• Promote the development of social and emotional learning competencies of students through the Responsive Classroom Methodology
• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and engages students
• Create, develop, and implement integrated units based on standards and curriculum with grade level team and special area teachers
• Adhere to the School’s Essential Expectations and Characteristics of Professional Excellence
• Design lesson plans and impart education based on individual students’ abilities; differentiate lesson plans to the needs of all learners
• Integrate novels, short stories, poetry, grammar, spelling, vocabulary
• Develop project-based learning units which include cross-curricular connections
• Ensure teaching methods are adapted to the varying needs of individual students including enrichment or remediation activities
• Integrate technology seamlessly and appropriately into lessons
• Use a wide array of instructional strategies such as guided reading, shared reading, modeling, group discussions, literacy circles, interactive read alouds, writing workshop, and inquiry to facilitate understanding
• Access learning aids and materials for the purpose of teaching concepts in class
• Attend all professional development, team planning, and faculty meetings
• Assist in planning, organizing, participating, and chaperoning class trips and events
• Maintain portal page

Other Duties & Responsibilities: (any other duties assigned)

• Work the dance recital
• Attend Baccalaureate Mass
• Attend all Graduations
• Attend Parish School Sunday

MONITOR STUDENT PROGRESS:

• Evaluate student progress in all areas periodically and prepare reports
• Use multiple forms of assessment (formative and summative)
• Prepare and administer tests to evaluate students’ understanding of concepts introduced in class
• Maintain accurate records
• Assign homework and class work to students and assist them with inquiries; grade classwork and homework on a regular basis
• Conference with parents and guardians to provide them with feedback on student progress or concerns
• Make use of Seesaw as a means of communicating with parents about work done in class

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of differing student learning styles, cooperative learning, and differentiation
• Strong instructional methods and classroom management skills
• Expertise in developing and teaching reading, math, and social studies skills
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team of teachers
• Excellent technology skills and the ability to incorporate technology into curriculum
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

DEGREE:

• Bachelor’s in World Languages, Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Florida Certification with appropriate endorsements

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