Spanish Teacher

About the role

Overall Purpose: The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Direct Supervisor: Building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject‑specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, achievements, develop methods for improvement, and reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents or guardians, and community resources (special support personnel, etc.) to improve overall student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject‑specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs others working with and/or helping the teacher in the learning environment (assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers, etc.) to provide an effective classroom program and address individual student needs.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (Professional Learning Communities, etc.) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, meeting minutes, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator to maintain student personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhere to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (other teachers, parents, administrators, industry‑specific organizations, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information and/or direction.
• Responds to emergency situations (student behavior problems, health emergencies, security threats, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Valid teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.
• Maintains all licenses and certifications (Continuing Education/Training).
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.
• Fair Labor Standards Act Exempt (position is exempt).

Qualifications

Knowledge‑based competencies: appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; assessment instruments and techniques; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; current and emerging curricula; health standards and hazards; community resources; methods of instruction and training; office equipment and technology; and school safety and security practices.

Skills

• Skills‑based competencies: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid; analyzing data; applying physical restraint practices; planning and managing projects; promoting activities and/or events; and using curriculum and instructional techniques.
• Ability‑based competencies: scheduling a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gathering, collating, and/or classifying data; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; operating equipment using standardized methods; working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; working with a variety of data; utilizing job‑related equipment; establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; organizing tasks; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working extended hours; and working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.