Dual Language Spanish Kindergarten Teacher

Dual Language Spanish Kindergarten Teacher

Barbieri Elementary School, Framingham Public Schools,  School Year

The Dual Language Spanish Kindergarten Teacher serves as a primary educator and instructional leader, delivering high-quality instruction to ensure all students achieve academic proficiency. This role is essential to Framingham Public Schools’ day-to‑day operations and strategic goal of fostering the development of the whole child through academic, social‑emotional, and mental health needs. This commitment aligns with Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is committed to excellence for all students and to creating a workforce that reflects our community’s rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Guided by our mission to empower free‑thinking, responsible citizens, we value inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all we do. FPS strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive.

We actively seek educators and staff who are committed to antiracism, social justice, and civic engagement. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and from members of historically underrepresented groups.

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License In

• Early Childhood (Grades PreK-2) and Bilingual Endorsement.

• Educational Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record of delivering high-quality instruction and managing a diverse classroom environment. Experience working in a school district or educational setting is required.
• Language Proficiency:
  Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.

• Differentiated Instruction:
  Ability to design and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructional interventions to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Proficiency in analyzing standardized and formative assessment data (e.g., MCAS, i-Ready, or unit assessments) to track student growth and adjust instructional delivery.
• Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL):
  Expertise in integrating SEL frameworks into daily routines to support the whole child, fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma‑informed classroom culture.
• Content Pedagogy & Foundational
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep pedagogical knowledge of evidence‑based instructional practices within the subject area to ensure all students master core concepts and reach grade‑level proficiency.
• Restorative Practices:
  Ability to utilize restorative justice and conflict transformation techniques to manage classroom behavior and resolve peer conflicts constructively.
• Curriculum Alignment:
  Skill in aligning daily lesson plans with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district‑wide strategic goals.
• Adaptive Technology Integration:
  Mastery of instructional technology (Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, educational software) to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Ability to work effectively within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and multidisciplinary teams (special education, ESL, and mental health staff) to support student success.
• Cultural Proficiency:
  Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
• Professionalism & Composure:
  Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high‑stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

• Designs a comprehensive program of study and individual lesson plans aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district strategic goals.
• Delivers high‑quality instruction…