World Language Teacher - Spanish

Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, develop students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and foster an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Teach knowledge and skills in Spanish, including comprehension, grammar, syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication, and translation of literature.
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where Spanish is the predominant or a major means of communication.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress; modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct conforms with the District's Code of Conduct; establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.

Requirements

• New York State Certification in Spanish (7-12) required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Spanish, including grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, and literature.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the agreement between the Fairport Educators Association and the Fairport Central School District.