What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Spanish and either French or Portuguese Teacher position at RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL?
Job Details
Job Location: MIAMI, FL
Salary Range: Undisclosed
MS Spanish and either French or Portuguese Teacher
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach five classes of Spanish and either French or Portuguese.
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 6-8, using a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
- Maintain a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in language education and pedagogy.
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
- Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
- Participate in and possibly lead extracurricular activities.
- Actively engage in the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, French, Portuguese or a related discipline; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Ability to teach engaging, communicative, student-centered classes for middle school students.
- Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred.
- Proficient with technology, including Google Suite, interactive whiteboards and textbook platforms.
- Collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Dependable, with excellent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborative and professional, building positive relationships within the school community.
Performance Factors:
- Attendance and Dependability: Reliable, with minimal absences and consistent punctuality.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Teamwork: Works well with others, fostering positive, professional relationships and contributing to a constructive work environment.
