What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPANISH TEACHER - Grades K-8 position at Charter School of Educational Excellence?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description : Salary : Based on Experience
Academic & certification qualifications
Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred
New York State Spanish Teacher Certification - MUST
Position Overview
The Charter School of Educational Excellence Spanish Teacher understands and promotes the schools mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for providing a classroom / instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the schools mission and values established by the school.
Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)
Instructional Planning -
Plan, organize and provide instruction to assist students in mastering verbal and written skills in Spanish using individual and small group techniques
Provide instruction and experiences in learning the culture of the community
Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
Eagerly learn new uses and applications of technology tools
Establish, nurture and, manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups, playing instruments, and using dance and movement to supplement and enhance the curriculumInstructional Delivery Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills using Spanish
Promote students self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language
Incorporate Hispanic history in ways that are engaging and meaningful to students and objectives
Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
Provide appropriate remedial and / or enrichment material whenever necessary
Student Assessment
Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the schools formative and summative assessment tools
Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice
Learning Environment
Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed
Implement classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time
Student and Extracurricular Activities
Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program
Student Support & School Culture
Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios
Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
Oversee and assist with student arrival / dismissal
Work closely with all members of school community, model citizenship, collaboration and support of one another
Other tasks as assigned by the Administration
Academic & certification qualifications
Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred
New York State Spanish Teacher Certification - MUST
Work experience & skills
Fluent in Spanish
Minimum of two years successful bilingual teaching experience
Able to create a highly efficient Spanish curriculum to be introduced and built on for increased fluency
Passionately dedicated to schools mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products
Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators
Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child
Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred
Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred
Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology
Personal qualities & behavioural traits
Passionately dedicated to schools mission
Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving / exceeding state standards
Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change
Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement
Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude
Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success
Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture
Compensation
A competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available.
Applying & selection process
After submitting your cover letter, and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an interview in person. Candidates who are successful with the interview will be invited to present a demo lesson to students and administrators.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
58,410.00 - $71,850.00 Annually
Salary : $58,410 - $71,850
