Spanish Teacher (.Fort Couch​/Boyce

1.0 Spanish Teacher (.5 FC/.5 BO)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location:.5 FC/.5 BO

Dates of Assignment:  School Year

Position Description

Summary:

To facilitate student mastery of designated subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The successful candidate will foster a motivating classroom environment, establish effective rapport with students, and maintain collaborative partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan a program of study and develop lesson plans and instructional material that is developmentally appropriate, as well as meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, maintain discipline and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors and administrators regarding student issues.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as maintain confidentiality according to law and policy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and valid secondary teaching certificate in identified content area.
• Strong background in Spanish instruction.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administration, and parents.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Required Certification and Documentation to be Submitted by Applicant:

• PA teaching certificate (Spanish: K-12)
• Praxis results
• Official Transcripts
• Background Clearances
• Other documents as directed by the school district

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.