Spanish Teacher

Teacher – Basic Education

The position of Teacher – Basic Education is for the purpose of improving student success in academics or skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and Implement a program of study following state and district outcomes that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum student outcomes.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Assess students' academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal record, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Attend staff meetings as well as serve on staff and district committees as requested.
• Meet the state standards for competent and ethical performance.

Other

Job Functions:

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Administrative Regulations.
• Confer with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents when necessary.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

Job Requirements –

Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred:
  Prior job related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
• Skills in planning, developing, and implementing appropriate curriculum and assisting students in realizing success. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.
• Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, state education code and district policies.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Licenses, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Proper TSPC Licensure with Spanish endorsement.

Terms of Employment: 192 days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.