Latin Permanent Substitute Teacher (26/27 SY)

Responsibilities

• Teach the target language and culture in classes that are task-based, interactive, learner-centered, and experiential for students.
• Assist in general areas of supervision.
• Work cooperatively with department members to develop curriculum.
• Collaborate with members of other departments in areas of student activities and interdisciplinary units.

Requirements

• Massachusetts certification in the fields of Latin and Classical Humanities, grades 9-12.
• High school teaching experience desirable.
• Fluency in the language(s) required due to oral approach.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a Socratic approach and incorporate thinking skills in instruction.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or willingness to acquire these skills.
• Knowledge of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) standards and proficiency guidelines, with the ability to integrate these into curriculum and instruction.
• Willingness to teach Latin with Comprehensible Input.

About the School

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.