BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSBaltimore County Public Schools is looking for you!!

• Are you in a Spanish education program, a Spanish foreign language program, or a native speaker holding a bachelor's degree?
• Do you want to work with elementary, middle, or high school students?

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JOB TITLE: Spanish Teacher K-12

REPORTS TO: School Principal

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and in multiple settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Is particularly adept at generating student conversation in target language. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment; may meet classes at multiple school locations.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Maintains expertise with provided digital content and grades students' online verbal assessments. (Elementary)
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, other content area curricula, and digital content, in order to reach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

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Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate in Spanish K-12 is required.

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• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Familiarity with digital learning.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom. This position may require being at multiple schools over the course of the week.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits Orientation session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Nichelle Reed
Human Resources Officer (HRO)
Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4152
Email: nreed4@bcps.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,500.00 - $118,046.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• Foreign Language
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Work Location: In person