TITLE: Teacher – Spanish

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To create a flexible middle school Spanish program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• Arizona Elementary and/or Secondary Certification
• Appropriately certified in Spanish (required)
• SEI, Bilingual, or ESL endorsement (preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning
• Instruct pupils in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
• Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth
• Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory
• Perform other duties as