Job Description
Job Description
Description : About SEED :
The mission of SEED schools is to prepare scholars academically, socially, and emotionally, for success in and beyond college in a public, college-prep, boarding school setting.
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington D.C. (SEED DC) opened in 1998 as the nation’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school. SEED DC empowers over 250 scholars in grades 9-12 to achieve their full potential within our 24-hour learning environment and exposure opportunities. In the year 2023-2024, SEED will serve grades 9-12 only as we transition to providing more high- quality, high school seats to families in the District. All SEED scholars live on campus between Sunday evenings and Friday afternoons.
Our innovative model integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that teaches life skills and provides a safe and secure environment. This boarding school model provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing urban youth and serves as a prototype for expansion nationwide. Our model has proven successful : over 90 percent of SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities throughout the country and over 60 percent remain enrolled in college or already have earned college degrees.
- More information can be found on the school’s website : www.seedschooldc.org
Requirements : Position Overview :
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. is seeking a Spanish Teacher with experience leading students through Spanish 1 and / or Spanish 2 coursework. In this role, the Spanish teacher will create a curriculum and classroom environment that guides students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate in Spanish. Teachers at SEED DC teach engaging lessons created from research-based, standards aligned, curriculum. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves. This position will also collaborate with other instructional staff, school personnel and SEED DC’s senior leadership team to help advance SEED’s mission of supporting scholars to and through college completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Continue to build and implement the SEED DC’s culture - establishing new routines and structures to prepare students for college completion and beyond.Develop and implement a balanced and engaging Spanish curriculum that promotes understandingUse a variety of teaching practices to promote engagement and motivation, student choice and accountabilityTeach SEED DC’s curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on instruction and developing skills, not on rote memorization.Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis.Differentiate instruction to reach all learnersImplement frequent formative assessments, in addition to summative assessments and analyze student achievement data to inform and personalize instruction to meet the needs of studentCollaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the schoolAssess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as neededMaintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reportsParticipate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activitiesAssist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroomAdhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined by SEEDOther duties as assignedQualifications :
A commitment to SEED’s mission, core values and belief that with the right resources, any child can attend college and achieve their dreams2-3 years of experience teaching Spanish at the high school level.Superior written and oral communication and presentation skillsSolid subject matter knowledge and demonstrated knowledge of the content and the methods of teaching SpanishExperience working with diverse student populations in an urban settingExperience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus.Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless and LGBTQ youth)Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to create and implement routines and rituals to ensure student achievementCertifications and Degrees :
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field from an accredited universityPossess and maintain a valid Washington, DC Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential by August 2022. Reciprocal license accepted.
