Spanish Teacher - Melican Middle School (25-26 SY)

Department:

Middle School

Job Title

Spanish Teacher

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt - Unit A

Reports to:

Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Spanish Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for middle school students in grades 6-8.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area and requisite licensure as defined by the DESE  
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Experience teaching middle school students and fluent in the Spanish language
• Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and good problem-solving skills

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes in a developmentally appropriate manner with emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment through supportive exchanges with students and clear expectations for community behavior. 
• Using a broad range of instructional modalities to teach the Spanish language. 
• Using a broad range of technology tools to bring to life Spanish instruction. 
• Working and communicating effectively with parents and staff members. 
• Articulating and modeling the school’s mission and core values. 
• Supporting and following school policies 
• Being a positive and contributing member of the professional community.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

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.