Dual Language Spanish Elementary Teacher

About the role

The Dual Language Spanish Elementary Teacher serves as a primary educator and instructional leader, delivering high-quality instruction to ensure all students achieve academic proficiency. This role is essential to Framingham Public Schools’ day-to-day operations and strategic goal of fostering the development of the "whole child" by supporting academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Designs a comprehensive program of study and individual lesson plans aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district strategic goals.
• Delivers high-quality instruction using research-based practices (e.g., Disciplinary Literacy, Science of Reading, and inquiry-based math) to ensure all students achieve grade-level proficiency.
• Utilizes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to facilitate active learning and provide multiple entry points for diverse learners.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions to meet the needs of students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Leverages interactive technology and adaptive digital tools to enhance student engagement, accessibility, and personalized learning.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that honors student identity and fosters social-emotional growth.
• Manages classroom dynamics by establishing proactive routines and utilizing restorative justice techniques to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
• Develops reasonable, clear procedures that empower students to take ownership of their behavior and classroom contributions.
• Implements a balanced system of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and academic development.
• Proficiency in analyzing standardized and local data (e.g., i-Ready, MCAS, unit assessments) to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional delivery in real-time.
• Provides timely, specific, and growth-oriented feedback to students to guide their mastery of core concepts.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records of student progress in accordance with district policies and state/federal laws.
• Consults regularly with students, families, and community partners to foster a collaborative approach to student success.
• Participates in PLCs and multidisciplinary teams (Special Education, ESL, Mental Health) to coordinate comprehensive support for students.
• Communicates student progress, challenges, and achievements clearly and promptly to parents and guardians, ensuring language accessibility where needed.
• Collaborates with administration to implement school-wide policies and initiatives that enhance the school culture and student conduct.
• Commits to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices and antiracist pedagogical frameworks.
• Contributes to the school community by participating in staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting extracurricular activities as directed.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers to maximize their impact on student learning.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality instruction and managing a diverse classroom environment.
• Experience working in a school district or educational setting is required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.