Foreign Language Teacher

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, and establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the student groups.
• Strive through instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly; provide progress reports as required and communicate with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose learning challenges of students regularly and seek assistance from district specialists as required.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom, develop rules of behavior, and enforce them fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth meeting district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participate actively in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process and negotiate a mutual agreement regarding evaluation results.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision‑making among staff; meetings are held during the extended day.
• Attend traditional school‑sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs) as agreed with the building administrator and faculty.
• Contribute to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Foreign Language) and grade‑level licensure (PreK-6 or 5-12) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s degree with appropriate content‑area license preferred and/or expected within five years.

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Contact:
Carmen Molina‑Figueroa, molina‑figueroac