Teacher - Language - Spanish; SY

Spanish Teacher

Position Summary:

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking a Spanish teacher to support the credit recovery program for the Norwalk Public Schools.

Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment in a Spanish classroom. Curriculum includes integrated Spanish. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about learning how Spanish fits into a global studies theme.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Spanish
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Spanish

Knowledge/

Skills:

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Special Skills include knowledge of Spanish education in other countries or project-based learning

Qualifications:

• Active 023 (Spanish 7th-12th Grade) CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Spanish.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach middle school classes.
• Experience with team teaching.
• Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching.
• Ability to prepare effective plans.

Days:
Monday Friday, July - August Salary:
In line with the NFT Contract