What are the responsibilities and job description for the World Language Teacher position at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS)?
Position Overview:
The position will entail teaching both Spanish and Latin as a member of the DRRHS World Language Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate teaching certification for World Languages (language specific), grades 5 - 12, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education (DESE).
- Experience teaching Spanish.
- Experience teaching Latin is preferable but not a prerequisite.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Is responsible to the principal or his designee; must work cooperatively with other professional personnel; may supervise the work of instructional learning assistants, teacher assistants, volunteers, student interns as assigned.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: To exhibit teaching skills which allow for a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action; maintains professional relationships with other teachers, students, staff, and parents.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction:
1.Creates and maintains a stimulating physical classroom environment conducive to learning.
2.Establishes and implements efficient classroom management procedures.
3.Continually evaluates and records various aspects and indicators of students' progress.
4.Demonstrates competency in his/her area of training and assignment.
5.Plans lessons effectively; shows evidence of daily and long term planning.
6.Makes provisions for individual differences.
7.Encourages the development of independent work habits.
8.Uses appropriate language for students to model.
9.Uses varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish instructional objectives.
10.Implements the curriculum as prescribed by the school district.
11.Helps students evaluate their own work.
12.Communicates clearly, using precise language and acceptable oral expressions.
13.Monitors students' understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate.
14.Encourages a positive atmosphere for all students, especially those with special needs.
15.Demonstrates a positive attitude.
16.Works to help students acquire a positive self-image.
Professional Relationships:
1.Encourages a respect for opinions, rights, property, and contribution of others.
2.Communicates and maintains a working relationship with parents.
3.Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their performance and records.
4.Is regularly available for extra-help sessions.
5.Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve attitude, behavior, and learning problems.
6.Leaves clear and complete lessons and instructions for substitutes.
7.Participates in the evaluation and revision of curriculum.
Professional Development:
1.Continually evaluates his/her own behavior and performance as a teacher.
2.Participates actively in a professional development program.
3.Explores new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives, including the use of educational technology.
4.Perform non-instructional duties.
5.Contributes to the schools' extracurricular programs.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Observes the designated working hours.
2.Performs in accordance with school committee and building policies and regulations as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3.Performs non-instructional duties as assigned.
4.Active participant in the schools' extracurricular programs.
Salary : $56,411 - $113,018