High School Spanish Teacher

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking a Spanish Teacher to provide instruction to high school students. The role is a full-time, 10-month exempt position reporting to the High School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Content Knowledge and Planning
  • Exhibit understanding and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught.
  • Make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.
  • Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.
  • Develop unit and lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential, aligned to standards and Regents exams when appropriate.
  • Plan with appropriate specialists to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Instructional Strategies
  • Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences.
  • Use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students.
  • Use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.
  • Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate.
  • Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully.
  • Explain content and demonstrate skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students.
  • Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.
• Assessment
  • Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed.
  • Use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance.
  • Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.
  • Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions.
  • Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement.
• Student Communication and Rapport
  • Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication.
  • Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students.
  • Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.
  • Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well-being.
  • Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.
  • Seek information about student interests and opinions.
• Classroom Management
  • Enforce the school’s student behavior policy.
  • Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents.
  • Actively monitor student behavior and provide feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents.
  • Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.
  • Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner.
  • Manage emergency situations as they occur in school settings.
• Professional Demeanor and Development
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
  • Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
  • Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, and committees or membership in professional organizations.
  • Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues.
  • Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement of skills and professional performance.
• School Community and Culture
  • Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner.
  • Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement within the school.
  • Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school.
  • Work cooperatively with community members in carrying out school and community-sponsored functions.
  • Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning.
  • Serve on school committees and support school activities.
  • Contribute to the development of the profession by serving as a teacher, mentor, peer coach, and/or supervisor to practicing teachers, student teachers, or interns.
  • Support school goals and initiatives.

Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of achievement levels.
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs.
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
• Work effectively with staff, students, and the public.
• Make independent decisions.
• Work autonomously within school-established guidelines and policies.
• Organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Direct and instruct others.
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with expert command over both languages.
• At least 2 to 5 years prior teaching experience in middle/high school.
• Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.).
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas).
• NYS certification in Spanish preferred.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 10-month position. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm, in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Pay

$75,000 - $105,000 annually (based on experience).