General Description:

Grades 6-8 World Language teachers are members of the school community and participate in faculty and department meetings, communicate with families about learning in world language, complete progress reports and report cards, and have school based duties in addition to teaching world language lessons. This position will be split between two locations; 0.6 Pierce and 0.4 Baker

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching grades 6-8 world language lessons
• Multi-modal instruction in the three modes of communication
• Participation in monthly world language meetings

Requirements Qualifications:

• Advanced oral proficiency in Spanish
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective world language pedagogy, with an emphasis on oral proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction, including use of technology and access to online authentic resources
• Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members
• Keen organizational skills
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Spanish], Grades 5-12

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education
• 3 years’ experience teaching American middle grades students

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.