Spanish Teacher

Job Title

Spanish Teacher at South Pike School District

Key Information

• Title: Classroom Teacher
• Reports to: Building Principal
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job Function: Education and Training (Primary and Secondary Education)

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and endorsement(s)
• Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal

• To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living; to achieve success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints and writing rubrics
• Submits lesson plans to principal weekly or as required

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively/time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Provides a smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline
• Maintains poise and self-control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student-teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction (Follow Lesson Cycle)

• Shows evidence of student growth based on Mississippi Testing program, research based data and/or norm referenced test over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides individualized instruction appropriate for level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction/re-teaches as necessary
  
  Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Communicates directions clearly
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state benchmarks

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade book, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program, research-based data and/or norm referenced test
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies and supports the school system
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to the district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district's vision, mission and goals

Technology

• Demonstrates knowledge of SAM6i
• Demonstrates knowledge of SPMS
• Demonstrates knowledge of PLATO

Promotes Technology through Classroom Instruction

• Smart Board
• Laptops (cart)
• Computer Labs (SPMS)
• Computer Labs (PLATO)
• Email

Office

• Handles office requests in a timely manner
• Requests are turned in neat and orderly
• Notifies office in advance regarding an absence
• Follows school wide procedures
• Follows handbook policies and rules
• Follows daily teaching schedule

Performs Extra Duties

• Morning duty
• Recess duty
• Lunch Duty
• After school duty
  
  Any other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year will be established by the Board

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