Spanish Teacher

Join the Bethany Team!

The Bethany Public School District has an opening for a Spanish Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Position Summary:

To provide an instructional program that will help students acquire the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and culture.

Reports to:   Principal

Salary:       $55,144 to $95,335, per Bethany Education Association contract

Benefits:   Comprehensive health adn welfare benefits packege per Bethany Education Association contract.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a Spanish program that aligns with Connecticut State Standards and District Curriculum.
• Develop student knowledge, understanding, and application of the Spanish curriculum.
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of Spanish and its relationship to other subject areas.
• Plan and deliver high-quality and rigorous lessons with clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Select a variety of materials and resources appropriate to the ages and skill levels of students.
• Plan a variety of engaging learning activities appropriate to the ages and skill levels of students.
• Determine individual and group needs and plan to differentiate accordingly.
• Evaluate student progress using multiple sources of assessment data.
• Assist students in the self-evaluation process.
• Encourage students to develop individual skills to the best of their ability.
• Communicate student progress effectively to students, parents, and other staff.
• Teach desirable work habits and encourage students to take pride in their accomplishments.
• Promote proper care of instructional equipment and materials.
• Liaison to administration, intervention team, and grade-level data teams for English Learners.
• Provide support of English Learners to grade-level data teams.
• Work closely with administration, curriculum coaches, and support staff on all areas related to ESL to promote monitoring, leading to improved student performance.
• May require attendance at meetings and other activities which exceed the contractually stipulated work schedule for teachers; i.e., Regional EL Council meetings.
• Collaborate with other staff to support grade-level curriculum.
• Ensure a safe learning environment.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and participation of school-related
• Keep an inventory of supplies and equipment based on program needs.
• Keep abreast of current topics in Spanish and ESL education.
• Participate in continuing professional development and additional training, as required.
• Proficient use of employee technology resources in accordance with District policy and procedures (e.g., email, District web applications, online training, absence management, etc.).
• Proficient use of instructional technology to meet student’s needs (e.g., SMART Boards, assistive technology, computers, tablets, etc.).
• Participate in continuing professional development and additional training, as required.
• Comply with the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Elementary Education and/or Spanish and/or World Language Instruction for Grades PK to 6.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate, activity-based teaching and learning.
• Near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Experience teaching a foreign language to elementary-aged students with emphasis on listening and speaking.
• Demonstrated knowledge of differentiation for high achieving and struggling learners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills with instructional technology.
• Strong organizational skills.

No phone calls or emails, please.

Salary : $55,144 - $95,335