Spanish Teacher 7-12

Title: Spanish Teacher 7-12

Barker Central School District is seeking a dynamic and unique Spanish Teacher who is student-centered and desires to be part of a collaborative team that continuously strives to improve the students' ability to learn, grow and develop. In order to positively impact the growth and mindset of Barker's learning community, the candidate should be self-motivated, a problem solver, and possess the ability to think outside the box. This individual needs to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should believe in the philosophy that our entire learning community must also continuously learn and improve.

As one of our language teachers, you will be part of the greater community and its stakeholders, this individual needs to understand and promote the District's Vision, Mission, and Foundational Values.

Vision: To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.

Mission: We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion, tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions to society.

Foundational Values

ACCOMPLISHMENT - A commitment to achieving and realizing goals/objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITY - Ensuring responsibility and liability for self and others.

COMMUNICATION - A commitment to the open and effective exchange of information.

COMMUNITY - A concern for positively impacting the world around you through the building of relationships.

COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.

FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.

HONESTY- A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.

Qualifications: New York State Certification: Spanish 7-12 required with other Foreign Language Certification desired. Must have knowledge of the NYS standards.

Supervisor: District Principal

Salary: Based upon BTU Agreement

Overview: Responsible for teaching Spanish with proven results in student learning. The Teacher will plan, prepare, and teach well developed culturally responsive lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote an exciting rigorous learning environment. The Teacher will provide student services to those students enrolled, ensuring the effective completion of the curriculum that they are responsible for. This person will develop creative forms of instruction to meet the needs of a diverse rural student population, while establishing and enforcing non-instructional duties throughout the educational process. The Teacher will work within a diverse environment of dynamic learners. The position will require a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness and problem-solving capabilities.

Goal: To be committed to helping students achieve commencement level education with a primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Common Core and applicable curriculum.

Foundation/Qualities:

• A broad knowledge of general education curriculum and a solid foundation in student development
• Thorough understanding and up to date knowledge of laws, regulations, and Spanish standards
• Knowledge of current Spanish topics and methodologies
• Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction to meet all students' learning styles with an appreciation for students' cultural and learning differences
• Select and sequence culturally relevant materials, resources, and approaches according to the content area and audience of diverse learners
• Design, administer, and evaluate a range of authentic formative and summative assessments as appropriate
• Develop culturally relevant materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of curriculum planning, and undertake other academic project work as directed
• Utilize learning spaces and tools (i.e., notice boards, displays) to share student work and lived experiences.
• Ability to implement school procedures and policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Training in behavioral analysis and modification and experience working with children with all different levels of disabilities
• Proven problem-solving skills
• A patient, resourceful, companionate, and resilient personality
• Ready to make learning fun!

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensure that all Spanish language teaching is to the New York State Learning Standards, National Standards, Common Core Learning Standards, and the Barker Central School Curriculum.
• Track and compile student data
• Maintain a safe environment and be in compliance with District insurance policy
• Make certain the BCS is compliant with all rules and regulations set forth by the Commissioner of Education and the New York State Education Department
• Foster an atmosphere that encourages students to learn and appreciate their language abilities.
• Willingness to expand and develop both knowledge and subject matter to improve student learning.
• Comprehensive understanding of Common Core Learning Standards and NY state assessments.
• Assess student's skills, learning needs/requirements and set goals for effective instruction plans and ability to modify curriculum as needed on basic subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, instruction for students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning needs in an inclusive settings.
• Facilitate Content Courses
• Establish clear expectations and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those to students.
• Ability to use different technologies and programs effectively to ensure the ability to integrate suitable use of such.
• Select reading and other curriculum-development materials, including textbooks, in accordance with local and state guidelines.
• Prepare students for standardized tests, working within the parameters of state and local requirements, and provide diagnostic feedback.
• Ability to manage classrooms and implement school procedures with diverse students and different learning abilities.
• Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues.
• Model acceptable social behaviors.
• Incorporate new models of the inclusive classroom.
• Ability to utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification and instruction techniques to develop positive changes in your students' academic and social development.
• Adapt learning materials to students' needs, look for engaging activities and resources that can be easily modified to each child's educational requirements.
• Communicate, collaborate, and help coordinate with teachers, administration, school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists, parents and other staff/resources matters that might impede students' progress in order to provide a more effective learning environment for students, especially special need students, to improve their potential and development, including but not limited to implementation of intervention plans and Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Ability to develop strong communications with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Prepare students for transition to the next level of instruction.
• Consults with parents/guardians:
  • Acts as a resource for information with regard to student's progress, potential problems, and/or transition to the next grade.

  • Facilitate conferences with them.

  • Is available for phone calls.
• Works with administration to report child abuse and follows up as needed.
• Ability to take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, and keep accurate records in compliance with relevant laws, policies and regulations.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work.
• Participates as a member in student-related, school-based committees and staff meetings
• Flexibility in completing daily tasks.
• Experience in the use of technology, communications, and information systems to support student learning.
• Continuous professional development
• Performs other duties/activities as directed by the Superintendent or designee.