Teacher, Foreign Language; Spanish

Overview

SUMMARY: This position helps students learn a foreign language by providing a comprehensive program for students in grades 9-12 to practice skills that contribute to their ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.

• Demonstrates a high proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the language they are teaching.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, work time, and assessment.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes accommodations.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes/communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Is available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside of the instructional day.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

A single, district-paid health insurance premium is included. Other benefits such as dental and vision insurance as well as cafeteria plans/tax sheltered annuities are available at the employee’s expense.

Starting salary $49,000 with a bachelor’s degree based upon the  salary schedule, higher depending upon experience, graduate hours, and FTE. New teachers will be paid $100 per day to attend up to four (4) new teacher orientation days.

Augusta USD 402

Augusta USD 402 believes that Student Success is #1. Augusta USD 402 is a 4A school district located 15 minutes east of Wichita. We enjoy the advantages of a small town and as well as the opportunities available to us being in close proximity to Wichita.

USD 402 currently educates around 1,900 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. We offer several pre-k/preschool programs, all day kindergarten, special education services, and a wide variety of academic and athletic courses/activities.

Augusta Public Schools is the right place for your professional career. The District offers licensed staff:

• Additional Compensation for Supplemental Duties Added to Teaching Assignments
• Tax-deferred Annuity Program (optional)
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Universal Leave (per negotiated agreement)
• Sick Leave Bank Option (per negotiated agreement)

In addition, Augusta teachers are encouraged to grow professionally through a variety of professional learning activities and through a salary step program that provides compensation for additional college credits and/or impact level points. Instructors also enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes, strong parental involvement, and a BOE that advocates for students and professional growth.