Language; Spanish Instructor ; Anticipated - Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden, CT

Position: World Language (Spanish) Instructor #58975 (Anticipated Opening) - Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden, CT
#023 Spanish valid Connecticut certification required, or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

General description of the position:

A CTECS World Language (WL)
-Spanish certified instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in teaching Spanish as a second language e.g., student-centered, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

* Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate(#023 Spanish) or eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates.

* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college.

* Well versed in teaching at the secondary level assisting students in accurately, listening, speaking, writing, and reading Spanish.

* Ability to speak Spanish fluently.

* 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards .

* Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.

* Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.

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

* Ability to create educational plans based on each student's language needs.

* Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others in planning instruction/assessment.

* Organizational and problem solving skills.

* Excellent public relations skills.

* Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

* Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge and promote critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and compassion for all people, in a dynamic global environment.

Supervisor:
School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

* Interaction among adolescents and colleagues

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

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

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

* Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Responsibility Area #1:
Planning and Preparation

* Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation

* Knowledge of various methods of teaching Spanish

* Understand the varied needs of each student

* Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented

* Set instructional goals and outcomes

* Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources

* Effectively design instructional learning opportunities

* Effectively design assessments

Responsibility Area #2:
Classroom Environment

* Develop mutual respect and rapport with students

* Establish a culture for learning

* Manage classroom procedures

* Positively manage student behavior

* Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities

Responsibility Area #3:
Instruction

* Effectively communicate with students

* Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques

* Keep students intellectually engaged

* Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and…