What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher position at West Point Public Schools?
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Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of Spanish instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.
Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
- Directs instruction; manages the classroom; maintains student behavior and safety.
- Prepares lesson plans, organizes materials, prepares the classroom in order to maximize instructional time.
- Grades papers; provide timely feedback.
- Collects and records data; analyzes results, prepares related paperwork and reports.
- Participates in meetings; communicates with colleagues and parents.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; reports incidents (e.g. acts of aggression, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying behavior, harassment).
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or reporting to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Follows federal, state, and division policies in regard to IDEA implementation and Multi-Tier Instructional Plan.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Cultural and historical knowledge of Spanish speaking countries is preferred.
- Ability to communicate with families in English regarding student performance.
- Encourage students to develop oral and literacy language skills appropriate to age and abilities.
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, or related field and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must hold or be eligible for a teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Spanish.
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, reaching with hands and arms and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,000 - $77,000
