Language Spanish Teacher

World Language Spanish 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.

• Design a comprehensive program of study and individual lesson plans aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district strategic goals.
• Deliver high‑quality instruction using research‑based practices to ensure all students achieve grade‑level proficiency.
• Utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to facilitate active learning and provide multiple entry points for diverse learners.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Leverage interactive technology and adaptive digital tools to enhance student engagement, accessibility, and personalized learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that honors student identity and fosters social‑emotional growth.
• Manage classroom dynamics by establishing proactive routines and utilizing restorative justice techniques to resolve conflicts.
• Actively work to dismantle barriers to learning and develop clear procedures that empower students to take ownership of their behavior.
• Implement a balanced system of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional delivery.
• Analyze standardized and local data to identify learning gaps and provide timely, specific, and growth‑oriented feedback.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records of student progress in accordance with district policies and state/federal laws.
• Consult regularly with students, families, and community partners to foster a collaborative approach to student success.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive support for students.
• Communicate student progress, challenges, and achievements clearly and promptly to parents and guardians, ensuring language accessibility where needed.
• Collaborate with administration to implement school‑wide policies and initiatives that enhance school culture and conduct.
• Commit to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence‑based practices and antiracist pedagogical frameworks.
• Contribute to the school community by participating in staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting extracurricular activities as directed.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers to maximize their impact on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record of delivering high‑quality instruction and managing a diverse classroom environment; experience in a school district or educational setting required.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Differentiated instruction, data‑driven decision making, social‑emotional learning, curriculum alignment, restorative practices, adaptive technology integration, collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency, professionalism & composure.

• Mobility, navigation & travel – move throughout the school building and grounds.
• Stationary tasks – remain seated for considerable periods during instruction, administration, and meetings.
• Sensory requirements – see and hear continuously.
• Communication – effective and clear in person, email, telephone, video conference.
• Manual dexterity & technology – frequent use of hands and computers.
• General physical strength – lift, move, and position classroom materials up to 30 lb.
• Working environment – adapt to dynamic, higher‑noise school settings.
• Interaction & focus – interact routinely with diverse stakeholders and maintain focus amid frequent interruptions.
• School environment exposure…