Spanish Teacher - Middle School

About The School City

The School City of Hammond is a thriving educational community with approximately 10,000 scholars and 2,000 employees. It includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and an Area Career Center offering preschool and specialty programs. The district values a highly qualified, diverse staff, and a technologically integrated curriculum.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members
• Attend conferences and workshops to advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students

Other Responsibilities

• Sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel
• Frequently talk or hear
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License or eligibility for a license for corresponding age/grade level
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum