Job Description:
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union seeks a passionate and dedicated World Language Teacher (Spanish or French) to join our team of collaborative and enthusiastic staff. In this position, the World Language Teacher will deliver a comprehensive Spanish or French education program to middle school students. As an itinerant position, the World Language Teacher will travel to multiple sites throughout the district as assigned. The primary responsibility of the World Language Teacher will be to create engaging and interactive lesson plans that align with ACTFL standards, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. The World Language Teacher will develop in each student an appreciation and understanding of their assigned world language, and its cultural history, geographical regions, values, and customs that benefit the development of the whole person, others, and environment.
Applicants are expected to know current instructional research and evidence-based instructional practices. Strong candidates will demonstrate a student-centered approach, exemplary oral and written communication skills, strong relationship building skills with students, and a commitment to working collaboratively with all colleagues. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish or French and have extensive experience teaching Spanish or French to students in the middle grades.
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BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Spanish, French, or a related field Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in Spanish or French. Proficiency in Spanish or French (written and spoken) at an advanced level Prior experience in Foreign Language Instruction. Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process. Preferences: Licensure with dual endorsements in Spanish and French is preferred At least two (2) years of experience teaching Spanish language and culture to students in grades 5-8 is preferred