Summary:

• The Russian teacher is responsible for delivering the curriculum at various levels through an immersion-type environment as well as for assessing student learning. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with students, parents and colleagues (such as counselors/deans), contribute to the regular functioning and development of the World Language Department, attend meetings for students and teachers, attend to administrative duties, and fulfill other responsibilities/duties as a member of the broader community. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Appropriate DESE teaching license
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues including, but not limited to meeting the learning needs of a diverse student body, split-second decision making, creative delivery of content, and delivery of anti-bullying curriculum instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Russian
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Uses the target language for general instruction
• Can utilize the offerings of our digital language lab
• Has experience with people and customs from other cultures
• Commands strong content knowledge outside of textbook structures
• Commands knowledge of literature and other aspects of Russian culture
• Is flexible and adaptable responding to diverse student needs in the classroom
• Can teach multiple grade and curriculum levels
• Is willing to share knowledge and skill sets with other department members; is collegial with other department members
• Can support students with richly diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential through culturally responsive teaching practices
• Can implement modifications and accommodations required by an IEP

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Design and implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Plan and deliver lessons using a variety of instructional strategies
• Develop a variety of assessments to evaluate student learning
• Recommend students for placement
• Write a variety of student-related reports (teacher comments, college recommendations, IEP assessments)
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and the community
• Perform Advisory and Study Hall Duties
• Attend departmental and school-wide meetings
• Consistently, reliably and punctually attend all classes and duties for supervision and instruction of students
• Responsibly implemen t“other job related duties” as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night). Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Teacher is rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The teacher must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.