Middle School Spanish Teacher

Immediate position at NCS:

Bronx, full time.

NCS is seeking teachers passionate about teaching Middle School students and with expertise in Spanish. Teachers with a professional and personal dedication to student achievement, a growth mindset, and a willingness to give and accept feedback in order to promote professional growth are successful candidates at NCS.

Building relationships
: collaborate with co-teachers to continuously improve best classroom practices; communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance; cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families.

Intellectual preparation and instructional delivery
: plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students; solicit, welcome and incorporate feedback; reflect critically upon teaching experience; maintain a secure and effective learning environment with clear expectations and routines.

Data analysis, assessment and grading
: provide students with meaningful feedback; measure student achievement of, and progress toward, all learning objectives; drive academic outcomes by analyzing data and reviewing scholar work; participate in state-wide testing, including testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and the New York State Alternate Assessment.

Differentiation and special populations
: learn about the needs of all students in the classroom; differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs; employ various teaching techniques and methods; develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families.

Family partnerships
: develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards.

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish (required).
• NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered).
• One year of teaching experience working in an urban setting (preferred).
• Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically autistic students (preferred).

Neighborhood Charter Schools are free, public K-8 schools in Harlem and the Bronx with a fully inclusive programme: their scholars include autistic children and scholars with IEPs. Their stated mission is to empower every scholar to discover their unique potential and develop the knowledge, character and courage to shape a better future.

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