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This full-time faculty position is to teach five classes of Middle School Spanish. In Middle School Spanish, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of communication: speaking, active listening, and reading and writing. Classes are conducted in Spanish and real-life activities expose students to day-to-day contexts that allow the reinforcement of the grammatical structures in Spanish. Introductions to contemporary life and culture of the many-diverse Spanish-speaking countries round out the programming.
The primary purpose of this position is to:
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Teach 5 Middle School Spanish classes, primarily in the 6th grade
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Assume other general duties as a Middle School faculty member.
Essential job responsibilities include:
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Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;
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Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;
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Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curricular framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
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Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
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Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
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Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
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Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
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Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
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Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
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Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
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Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
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Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
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Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
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Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers; and
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities:
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Serves as a Middle School Spanish department coordinator
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Attendance at various school functions
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Emergency team
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High visibility and student engagement
Required Experience, Education, Knowledge, Skills & Ability
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B.A. required, master’s preferred.
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Minimum 2+ years teaching experience with demonstrated growth and advancement in responsibilities.
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Professional experience in progressive models of education and curricula.
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Strong cultural competency skills & track record of successfully working with families from diverse backgrounds.
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Exemplary skills in team building
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Proficiency in word processing, MS Office, Google Docs
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A friendly, professional manner and outlook.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Impeccable ethics and a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality.
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Fluency in Spanish or a language other than English is preferred
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