What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher - Elementary Job ID 878 position at Bedford Public Schools?
Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Long-Term Substitute for Elementary Spanish Teacher
Grades 3-5
Description:
The Spanish teacher should be able to speak and write fluently in Spanish and can get students excited about learning the language in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic, functional, and social development.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, standards, and strategies for educating young children as established by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.
Be familiar with the principles and standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking and functional skills.
Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of formative assessment in order to measure a child’s functioning in the relevant developmental domains.
Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction; provide reports of student progress as needed.
Create a classroom-learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
Communicate student progress and development to parents.
Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
Participate in professional growth opportunities.
Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
Attend staff or team meetings as necessary.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal, Early Childhood Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director of Special Education consistent with the BEA Contract.
Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
Additional Information:
Master's Degree Preferred
Fluency in Spanish required
Massachusetts licensure or ability to qualify for temporary license
Salary/Benefits:
Per BEA and BPS contract
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.
