Middle School Spanish Immersion Teacher

Teach Entirely in Spanish

Additional Essential Duty and Responsibilities:

All teachers in the Spanish Immersion program are required to participate in professional development dual language (DL) instruction through Addalingua.  This dual language professional development will prepare our teachers in the best practices in Spanish Immersion and give them a clear understanding of utilizing the Addalingua frameworks required for Spanish Immersion instruction.

The above job addendum is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor as indicated in the full Teacher job description. I understand this addendum will be attached to and become part of my full Teacher job description

Position Summary: To fulfill the mission of Legacy Christian Academy by inspiring the next generation of leaders through the authentic integration of Christian faith and learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With respect to Academic Leadership the teacher will:

• have knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him/her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview;
• teach entirely in Spanish
• have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission;
• have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children—particularly at the age level ?of the children being taught—and understand the problems they face; ?
• plan a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, engaging and challenging them to do their best work;
• employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally;
• plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media;
• regularly assess the learning of students, provide progress reports as required, and initiate parent conferences as needed while responding in a timely manner to parent inquiries and requests for help or information;
• work collaboratively with colleagues and principal regarding classroom, student, and instructional matters;
• participate in beginning-of-year staff orientation, staff devotionals, and staff meetings; ?

With respect to Spiritual Leadership the teacher will:

• have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school teaching.
• pray with and for students every day.
• motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation, and help them grow in their faith through his/her witness and Christian role modeling.
• love children and lead them to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.
• maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• ensure that the classroom work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
• work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.
• follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

With respect to Administrative Leadership the teacher will:

• keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises to maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
• maintain a physical presence with the students by attendance and participation in school chapels, assemblies, athletics events, and other presentations.
• participate in beginning-of-year staff orientation, staff devotionals, and staff meetings.
• know the Academy Preparedness Plan of Action. Participate in required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership.
• inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.

 With respect to Supplemental Responsibilities the teacher will:

• participate in the school’s development programs and activities in areas of constituency relations, fund-raising, and student recruitment and retention.
• supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned. Embrace servant leadership.
• support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.

• maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom, utilizing bulletin boards and wall space in an instructive, interesting and attractive way that contributes to the excellence of learning.
• participate in the end-of-year school closing process, such as the inventorying of textbooks, furniture, and equipment.
• perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student/Staff Support - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to student needs. Establishes a high degree of approachability through healthy, appropriate relationships.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Native Spanish speaking, must hold a BA or BS degree from an accredited postsecondary institution and have three or more year’s related experience and/or training. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Language Ability:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy.  Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e-mailing, accessing the Internet, school management software and curriculum mapping software.

Expectations

• acknowledge Christ as Savior and support the school’s Statement of Faith and Philosophy Statement;
• be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others.  This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).

• possess evidence of competence in area of instruction, or other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator;
• have a working knowledge of and follow LCA’s Employee Handbook, Parent & Student Handbook.

• sign and live by the school’s Lifestyle Statement and Moral Integrity Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry;
• maintain confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and the school;
• refrain from unwholesome talk, including profanity, slang (language widely used and accepted, but not appropriate for godliness) or jokes that may be offensive;
• place his/her school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities; and

maintain a personal appearance that models cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Teachers are responsible for the safe supervision of students both inside and outside the classroom including, but not limited to the lunchroom, hallways, playground, and carline.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a

computer; specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Depth perception. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Employee must have the ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

CORE VALUES:  Legacy Christian Academy affirms these essential beliefs and strives to honor and uphold them in all aspects of school life.

• Pursuit of Truth.   We affirm “all truth is God’s truth” through a liberal arts education that fosters a love for learning and a desire for wisdom.  (John 8:32:  and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free) 
• Primacy of Scripture.   We teach all subjects from a biblical worldview and we apply the truth and authority of biblical principles in all situations.  (2 Timothy 3:16-17:  All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.)
• Imago Dei.   We respect all people as individuals created in the image of God and we celebrate the diversity of gifts and callings. (Genesis 1:26:  Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.)
• Covenant relationships.  We build relationships that foster mutual support, respect, and a commitment to promote the welfare of others.  (Philippians 2:3-4: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others
• Discipleship.   We, as Christ-followers, are committed to a life of virtue and acting as agents in God’s plan of restoration.  (Matthew 16:24:  Then Jesus told his disciples, if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.)
• Servant-leadership.   We provide opportunities to serve one another, our community, and our world.  (Matthew 20:26-28:  But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.)

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employee agrees to will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

I fully support the Core Values, Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Statement, and Moral Integrity Statement as written without mental reservations.