Lower School Spanish Immersion Faculty Substitute

Lower School Spanish Immersion Faculty Substitute

Instructs students in multiple subjects by performing essential teaching duties in Spanish, assuring that the mission of the schools is supported. Commits to professional growth within best practices in the dual-language immersion classroom.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Instructs students using best practice teaching methods, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aides and other materials to supplement presentations, all in Spanish
• Understands different learning styles and incorporates multiple styles in teaching
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school
• Assigns appropriate lessons and corrects homework, quizzes, tests, projects, etc. in a timely manner
• Administers tests to evaluate student progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
• Uses assessments to direct teaching
• Keeps attendance records
• Maintains discipline in classroom and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and independent educational study for growth
• Seeks out additional support as needed for academic, emotional, spiritual support for students
• Performs related duties such as recess and after school monitoring, small group leadership outside of the classroom, sponsoring additional activities and student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, counseling student in adjustment and academic problems

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; or fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience; valid teaching credential.

A certified teaching credential is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered by the administration in lieu of a credential, dependent upon the teacher's department and duties.

$18.75 per hour/$150 were full day worked

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Bilingual Proficiency:
  Must have an Advanced-High+ proficiency in Spanish (C1 and above) and seek to continue to develop their biliteracy
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Use strong communication skills both oral and written
• Work comfortably with people and engage in substantive conversation
• Work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Problem solve and take the right steps in seeking professional support when needed
• Ability to use technology; computers, Google Suite, Microsoft Office software, copy machines, manage student licenses online, enter grades and scores on various platforms, etc.

To perform the job successfully, teachers should demonstrate the following qualities:

Spiritual

• Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, and attitudes
• Integrates their faith, Christ, and God's word into classroom lessons
• Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and partners with them in that task
• Prays for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursuing ways to encourage members of the school

Instructional

• Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter
• Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curricular goals and promote student learning
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work while preparing him or her for the next level
• Uses the maximum amount of class time for instruction
• Uses an appropriate…